Scroll saltcellar with chinoiserie design
CultureEnglish
OriginBristol, Bristol, England
PeriodMary II (1689-1694)
Dateca.1690-1700
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
DimensionsOverall: 9 x 11.5 cm (3 9/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionScroll-saltcellar of silver shape, the centre painted with a peony head in blue and black. The wide everted rim is painted with three Chinese-style flowers and leaf scrolls. The three scrolls have blue dashes, and the spreading foot is painted with birds and rock ornaments in blue.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.532
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
Not on view
