Pair of Tea Caddies
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
PeriodGeorge III (1760-1820)
Datec.1765-1770
MediumSteatitic (soapstone) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall (G05.18.41.1-2): 13.3 x 7.5 cm (5 1/4 x 2 15/16 in.)
MarkingsFretted square in underglaze blue
DescriptionTea caddies of ovoid shape, painted in colours with exotic birds on a mazarine blue or gros bleu ground, with gilt scrollwork.
Credit LineThe Radlett Collection of 18th Century English Porcelain
Object numberG05.18.41.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
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