Hen and Chicks

Manufacturer Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory (English, 1743 - 1769)

CultureEnglish

OriginChelsea, London, England

Datec.1755

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

DimensionsOverall: 7.5 x 5.4 cm (2 15/16 x 2 1/8 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionA Chelsea scent bottle depicting a hen and two chicks, each head being a separate stopper, with another chick at their feet. The inverted base has tiny flowers painted on and an insect, the underside also has an insect and flowers.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.990

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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