Parrot and Hen

Manufacturer Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory (English, 1743 - 1769)

CultureEnglish

OriginChelsea, London, England

Datec.1755

MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gold mounts

DimensionsOverall: 7 x 4.8 cm (2 3/4 x 1 7/8 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionA Chelsea scent bottle representing a parrot and a hen, each head being a separate stopper. The base has small painted flowers painted around the edge and also on the underside.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.991

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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