Dolphin ewer butterboat

Manufacturer Worcester Porcelain Manufactory (English, founded 1751)

CultureEnglish

OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England

Datec.1765

MediumSteatitic (soapstone) soft-paste porcelain, overglaze enamels

DimensionsOverall: 8.3 x 9 x 5 cm (3 1/4 x 3 9/16 x 1 15/16 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionWorcester butter boat, moulded with dolphins and shells, decorated with polychrome overglaze enamels.

Credit LineGift of Norman B. and Cicely B. Bell

Object numberG99.2.28

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Porcelain

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Status

Not on view

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