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Masked Janus-Head

Manufacturer (English, 1743 - 1769)
CultureEnglish
OriginChelsea, London, England
Datec.1760
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.973.1-2): 8.2 x 4.8 cm (3 1/4 x 1 7/8 in.) Overall (G83.1.973.3): 2 x 2 1/16 in. (5.1 x 5.3 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Chelsea scent bottle as a Janus-head. Two masked heads of ladies facing in opposite directions, their hair garlanded with flowers. Bowknots around their necks, one lady wearing a tiny cerise hat. There are golden rosette on the base and is engraved gilded screw stopper.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.973.1-3
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
English Porcelain
Status
On view
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