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Amorous Couple

Manufacturer (English, 1749 - 1759)
CultureEnglish
OriginLondon, London, England
Datec.1751-1754
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall: 10.2 x 4.5 cm (4 x 1 3/4 in.)
MarkingsInscribed LE MOIEN DE PARVENIR
DescriptionA 'Girl-in-a-Swing' type gold-mounted lovers scent bottle and stopper. The sweethearts are leaning against a leafy tree trunk surmounted by a butterfly stopper. There is a domed base, and the underside is painted with a single pink rose spray in full bloom. The bottle and stopper necks are mounted in gold.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1024
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
English Porcelain
Status
On view
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