Pug Dog

Manufacturer St. James Factory (English, 1749 - 1759)

CultureEnglish

OriginLondon, London, England

Datec.1751-1754

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

DimensionsOverall: 5 x 3.5 cm (1 15/16 x 1 3/8 in.)

MarkingsInscribed MIGNONE, in gold on collar None

DescriptionA "Girl-in-a-Swing" pug scent bottle. The seated bitch has fur delineated in black, and wearing a gold collar. It is seated in a mound base painted with flower sprigs and a gold mount.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.1003

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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