Two Dolphins and a Shell

Manufacturer Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory (English, 1743 - 1769)

CultureEnglish

OriginChelsea, London, England

Datec.1756

MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gold mounts

DimensionsOverall: 8 x 4.6 cm (3 1/8 x 1 13/16 in.)

MarkingsInscribed TOUJOURS COURANT

DescriptionChelsea scent bottle, in the form of two dolphins swimming in a fountain. The concave base is painted with flowers.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.982.1-.2

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Porcelain

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Status

On view

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