Yellow-scale ground sugar bowl and cover
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
OriginWorcester, Worcestershire, England
Datec.1765-1770
Mediumsoft-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.1145.1-2): 6.3 x 11.5 cm (2 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Worcester yellow-scale sugar bowl and cover, decorated with vase and cartouche shaped panels of exotic birds with coloured plumage and insects. It has gilt rococo borders. The cover has a gilt edged projecting rim, and has a slightly domes top with a white ground panel outlined with a gilt undulating filter enclosing insects. The knop is in the form of an applied flower with a green centre and petals with puce striations and applied green leaves.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1145.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
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