Peasant Woman
Manufacturer
Fürstenberg Porcelain Company
(German, founded 1747)
CultureGerman
OriginFurstenburg, Brunswick, Germany
Datec.1760
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels; silver-gilt mounts.
DimensionsOverall: 7.5 x 2.8 cm (2 15/16 x 1 1/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA German scent bottle and stopper formed as a peasant woman carrying a basket of grapes. There is also a basket of grapes resting on a tree-stump beside her. The stopper is formed as a bunch of grapes, and the silver-gilt mount with chain attachment.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1057
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
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