Two-handled sauceboat with "The Four Ages of Man Grouping" patterns
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
PeriodGeorge II (1727-1760)
Datec.1755-1757
MediumSteatitic (soapstone) soft-paste porcelain, black overglaze printed enamel, overglaze painted enamels
DimensionsOverall: 9.1 x 19 x 15.6 cm (3 9/16 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionWorcester sauceboat, double-handled, and double-lipped moulded with foliate scroll and shell design. It is black transfer-printed with "The Four Ages of Man Grouping" in four reserves and the interior decorated with "Bubbles", and polychrome enamels and scattered florals.
Credit LineGift of Norman B. and Cicely B. Bell
Object numberG99.2.14
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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