Putto with Dalmatian
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: 7.2 x 4.5 cm (2 13/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
Description'Girl-in-a-Swing' gold-mounted Putto and Dalmatian double scent bottle and two toppers. The kneeling Puttos head forms one stopper, with a Dalmatian on his knee, the dog's head forms the other stopper. There is a brightly painted bird perched on his wrist. The domed base is painted with floral sprigs, and the concave underside has a floral spray in tones of puce, yellow, blue, iron-red and green. The bottle and stopper necks are mounted in gold.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1007.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1755
Object number: G83.1.978
