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Amorous Couple

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1755
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall: 7 x 3.7 cm (2 3/4 x 1 7/16 in.)
MarkingsInscribed Souvenir d’amitie Crossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionA Meissen scent bottle modelled as two lovers with a sheep and a dog at their feet.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1047
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
On view
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Object number: G83.1.1024
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