Pilgrim Flask

Manufacturer Doccia Porcelain Manufactory (Italian, founded 1735)

CultureItalian

OriginDoccia, Florence, Italy

Datec.1765

MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels; gilt-metal mounts

DimensionsOverall: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionA Doccia scent bottle of flattened flask shape with double mask handles. It is painted with flowers in colours above puce and blue gadroons, with a metal mount to the base and neck.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.1063.1-.2

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

Italian Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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