“Provider” for the Monastery
Manufacturer
Frankenthal Porcelain Factory
(German, 1755 - 1799)
CultureGerman
OriginFrankenthal, Palatinate, Germany
Datec.1759
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gilt-metal mounts
DimensionsOverall: 8 x 4.1 cm (3 1/8 x 1 5/8 in.)
MarkingsRampant lion in underglaze blue
DescriptionFrankenthal 'Provender for the Monastery' scent bottle and stopper. It is modelled as a monk wearing a brown habit, holding a chicken, and supporting on his back a wheat sheaf revealing the head, arms and dangling iron-red shoes of a young girl. The stopper is formed by the monk's head. The stopper neck is mounted in gold, and the bottle neck is mounted in gilt-metal.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1054.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1755
Object number: G83.1.978
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c.1755
Object number: G83.1.972
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c.1765
Object number: G83.1.1059
