Shepherdess
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: 8.2 x 3.5 cm (3 1/4 x 1 3/8 in.)
MarkingsInscribed J’AIME LA DOUCEUR
DescriptionChelsea scent bottle of "Girl in the Swing" type, formed as a Shepherdess seated before a rose tree. She is wearing a yellow bodice and pink bordered flowered dress, with a goat at her side. It has a flower spray finial, and the underside has a rose spray with gold mounts.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1012
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
