Young Man Holding a Dog

Manufacturer Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710)

CultureGerman

OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany

Datec.1755

MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; silver mount

DimensionsOverall (G83.1.1046.1-2): 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)

MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue

DescriptionA Meissen scent bottle and stopper formed as a youth standing before a tree-stump in yellow hat, flowered turquoise jacket and pink breeches holding a dog. Its head is forming the stopper, and it has a silver collar.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.1046.1-2

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

German Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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