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Duck and Ducklings

Manufacturer (English, 1743 - 1769)
CultureEnglish
OriginChelsea, London, England
Datec.1758
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gold
DimensionsOverall: 4.7 x 4.3 cm (1 7/8 x 1 11/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChelsea scent bottle modelled as a duck seated amongst bullrushes sheltering its young. The parent bird's head is turned in preening attitude. It is all in naturalistically coloured enamels, with a scroll-moulded base painted with a flower spray beneath. It has gilt-metal mounts.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.985
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
English Porcelain
Status
On view
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