Young Man Holding a Dog
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1755
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; silver mount
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.1046.1-2): 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionA Meissen scent bottle and stopper formed as a youth standing before a tree-stump in yellow hat, flowered turquoise jacket and pink breeches holding a dog. Its head is forming the stopper, and it has a silver collar.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1046.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On viewArtist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1750-1755
Object number: G83.1.1045
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760
Object number: G83.1.965.1-.2