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Scent bottle in the form of billing doves

Manufacturer (English, 1743 - 1769)
CultureEnglish
OriginChelsea, London, England
Datec.1755
Mediumsoft-paste porcelain, frit, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 7.5 x 5.3 cm (2 15/16 x 2 1/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionDouble perfume bottle in the shape of a pair of billing doves, with a gold mounted stoppers in the shape of butterflies and secured by fine chains. Gold dentil mount to base.
Credit LineThe Vernon W. Armstrong Collection
Object numberG91.7.13
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
English Porcelain
Status
Not on view
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