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Two Boys and a Basket of Flowers

Manufacturer (English, 1743 - 1769)
CultureEnglish
OriginChelsea, London, England
Datec.1760
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels; gilt-metal mounts
DimensionsOverall: 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.) Outside Diameter: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Chelsea scent bottle modelled with two boys beside a basket of mixed flowers. One is seated on a rockwork holding a pear in his hand, and wearing a yellow flowered coat and turquoise breeches. The other is holding a brightly feathered bird in a blue tricorn hat, pink coat and yellow breeches. Between them is a parrot perched on a branch modelled in relief with flowers. The hollow base is gilt with a flower spray, a turquoise dentil border, and with a fruit stopper and gilt mounts.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.965.1-.2
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
English Porcelain
Status
On view
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