Two Dolphins and a Shell
Manufacturer
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
(English, 1743 - 1769)
CultureEnglish
OriginChelsea, London, England
Datec.1756
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall: 8 x 4.6 cm (3 1/8 x 1 13/16 in.)
MarkingsInscribed TOUJOURS COURANT
DescriptionChelsea scent bottle, in the form of two dolphins swimming in a fountain. The concave base is painted with flowers.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.982.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On viewArtist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1755
Object number: G83.1.972
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760
Object number: G83.1.969.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760
Object number: G83.1.995.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1755
Object number: G83.1.978