Young Bacchus and a Drunken Cupid
Manufacturer
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
(English, 1743 - 1769)
CultureEnglish
OriginChelsea, London, England
Datec.1760
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall: 8.8 x 3.6 cm (3 7/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
MarkingsInscribed J’ANIME L’AMOUR
DescriptionChelsea scent bottle in the form of a cupid Bacchus tempting a smaller cupid with a cup of wine. The two figures are entwined with grapes. It has gold mounts, and the stopper is formed as a bunch of grapes. The base decorated with a gold flower.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.995.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760
Object number: G83.1.996
