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Pilgrim Flask

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1735
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; silver-gilt mounts
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.1038.1-2): 8.5 x 4.6 cm (3 3/8 x 1 13/16 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in puce enamel
DescriptionAnother Meissen flask-flask scent bottle with silver-gilt mounts. The mask is enriched in colours and gilt, and the sides have figures in harbour scenes in quatrefoil gilt, iron-red and puce Laub und Bandelwerk cartouches. The gadrooned lower part is in puce and gold. The silver-gilt mounts to the foot have swift-leaves, and the screw cover has a chain attachment and with a pierced inner screw-cap.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1038.1-2
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
On view
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