Rococo Cartouche
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1745
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall: 13.5 x 6 cm (5 5/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Meissen Rococo gold-mounted scent flask of flattened scroll form, the sides painted with figures in extensive landscapes within chocolate and gold scroll surrounds. It has a gold scroll stopper and a chain attachment and gold foot.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1041
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On viewArtist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1755
Object number: G83.1.1051.1-.2
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Object number: G83.1.1056
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1752; replacement stopper c.1751-1754
Object number: G83.1.1052.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1755
Object number: G83.1.983.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-1735; later Louis XVI mounts
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