Venus with a Clock

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: 8.4 x 3.8 cm (3 5/16 x 1 1/2 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionGirl-in-a-Swing scent bottle, Venus standing beside a clock, a Dalmatian at her feet, a putto pointing to the clock. Two love birds for the stopper, with a green shagreen base on four feet.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.1010

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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