Flask with Bird Stopper

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: 8.5 x 3.8 cm (3 3/8 x 1 1/2 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionA Chelsea scent bottle and bird stopper, the pear-shaped body painted with floral sprays and scattered sprigs, gold mount.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.998

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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