Wine-Flask with Straw Wrapping
Manufacturer
Fürstenberg Porcelain Company
(German, founded 1747)
CultureGerman
OriginFurstenburg, Brunswick, Germany
Datec.1760
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; silver-gilt mounts
DimensionsOverall: 8.5 x 3.7 cm (3 3/8 x 1 7/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Furstenberg flask-shaped scent-bottle with silver-gilt mounts. The lower part is moulded with basket-work and painted with flowers and with a purple and gold rope. The pierced stopper has a chain attachment and the foot rim with stiff-leaves.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1056
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
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