Cupid Disguised as Lover and Companion
Manufacturer
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
(English, 1743 - 1769)
CultureEnglish
OriginChelsea, London, England
Datec.1760
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall: 8 x 4.1 cm (3 1/8 x 1 5/8 in.)
MarkingsInscribed L’AMOUR GUERIT TOUT
DescriptionA Chelsea scent bottle and stopper modelled as Cupid disguised as a lawyer and his companion in flowered dress and skirt, before a tree-stump encrusted with flowers.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.996
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760
Object number: G83.1.995.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760
Object number: G83.1.965.1-.2
