Pair of sauceboats
Manufacturer
Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
(English, founded 1751)
CultureEnglish
Datec.1753
MediumSteatitic (soapstone) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall (1): 10.5 × 23.5 cm (4 1/8 × 9 1/4 in.)
Overall (2): 10.5 × 22 cm (4 1/8 × 8 11/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionOf silver form, low pedestal base, scrolled handle with acanthus moulded thumbpiece, press-moulded in relief with birds flowers and foliage in a scrolled cartouche, painted in colours with Kakiemon-style birds on branches, the interior with a crane
Credit LineGift of William B.G. Humphries
Object numberG23.8.158.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
Not on viewArtist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1754-1756
Object number: G23.8.138
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c. 1755
Object number: G23.8.137