Urn of Flowers
Manufacturer
St. James Factory
(English, 1749 - 1759)
CultureEnglish
OriginLondon, London, England
Datec.1751-1754
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall: 7.6 x 3.5 cm (3 x 1 3/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA scent bottle formed as a vase of mixed flowers. The vase is of octagonal classical form, and the sides are painted in colours with bouquets of flowers. The underneath of the base has foliage trellis work on a green ground, and the stopper is in the form of a posy of flowers.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1001.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: St. James Factory
c.1751-1754
Object number: G83.1.1008
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c.1760
Object number: G83.1.965.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760
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c.1755
Object number: G83.1.984.1-.2
