Columbine
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1750
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.1042.1-2): 7.5 x 3.5 cm (2 15/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionMeissen Columbine scent bottle and stopper, modelled holding a hat, a slapstick thrust in her belt. The almost flat base is painted on the underside with a central gilt patera surrounded by a garland of iron-red, blue, purple, and green flowers on a puce-washed ground. The bottle and stopper necks are mounted in gilt metal.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1042.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1755
Object number: G83.1.978