Hawk
Manufacturer
St. James Factory
(English, 1749 - 1759)
CultureEnglish
OriginLondon, London, England
Datec.1751-1754
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gilt-metal mounts
DimensionsOverall: 6.6 x 4.3 cm (2 5/8 x 1 11/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
Description'Girl-in-a-Swing' hawk scent bottle and stopper. The bird is grasping a tree stump with one talon, and his head is forming the stopper. The domed base is painted with fruit and a floral spray. The underside has a bouquet of garden flowers in tones of yellow, orange, blue, green, puce and green. The footrim and the bottle and stopper necks are mounted in gilt-metal.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1006.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1755
Object number: G83.1.978