Footed saltcellar with chinoiserie designs
CultureEnglish
OriginEngland
PeriodMary II (1689-1694)
Datec.1690-1700
MediumDelftware, tin glaze, lead glaze, cobalt oxide, and thrown.
DimensionsOverall: 7.3 x 11.8 cm (2 7/8 x 4 5/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionBlue and white saltcellar, the centre is painted in blue with a seated Chinese figure holding a plant and flanked by trees. The wide everted rim is painted with four flower heads and leaf scroll motifs. It has a 'pie-crust' edge, and the high sloping foot is painted in blue with flowers and root ornaments.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.533
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
On view
