Sauceboat
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
Datec.1750-1751; decorated outside the manufactory c.1751-1753
MediumSteatitic (soapstone) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 11.5 × 19.5 × 9.4 cm (4 1/2 × 7 11/16 × 3 11/16 in.)
MarkingsRaised Bristoll. Incised R and /
DescriptionOf silver shape with pedestal foot, press-moulded in relief with beribboned cornucopia scrolls and high dolphin scroll handle with lamprey, painted in colours, the interior with peony, the rim with green and black lattice border alternating with semi-flowerheads, the base with a green leaf
Credit LineGift of William B.G. Humphries
Object numberG23.8.139
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c. 1755
Object number: G23.8.137
