Amorous Couple

Manufacturer Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710)

CultureGerman

OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany

Datec.1755

MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gold mounts

DimensionsOverall: 7 x 3.7 cm (2 3/4 x 1 7/16 in.)

MarkingsInscribed Souvenir d’amitie Crossed swords in underglaze blue

DescriptionA Meissen scent bottle modelled as two lovers with a sheep and a dog at their feet.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.1047

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

German Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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