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Hen and Chicks

Manufacturer (English, 1743 - 1769)
CultureEnglish
OriginChelsea, London, England
Datec.1755
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall: 7.5 x 5.4 cm (2 15/16 x 2 1/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Chelsea scent bottle depicting a hen and two chicks, each head being a separate stopper, with another chick at their feet. The inverted base has tiny flowers painted on and an insect, the underside also has an insect and flowers.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.990
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
English Porcelain
Status
On view
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