Teabowl and Saucer with Dragons

Manufacturer Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory (English, 1743 - 1769)

CultureEnglish

OriginEngland

PeriodGeorge II (1727-1760)

Datec.1750-1752

MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gold

DimensionsOverall (G04.18.16a): 1 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. (4.4 x 8.9 cm) Overall (G04.18.16b): 1 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (4.8 x 14 cm)

MarkingsRaised anchor

DescriptionChelsea octagonal Teabowl and saucer, enamelled with two red dragons and a pair of precious objects, a red and green plum-blossom in the centre.

Credit LineThe Macdonald Collection

Object numberG04.18.16a-b

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Porcelain

Collections

Status

Not on view

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