Pug Dog
Manufacturer
St. James Factory
(English, 1749 - 1759)
CultureEnglish
OriginLondon, London, England
Datec.1751-1754
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall: 5 x 3.5 cm (1 15/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
MarkingsInscribed MIGNONE, in gold on collar
None
DescriptionA "Girl-in-a-Swing" pug scent bottle. The seated bitch has fur delineated in black, and wearing a gold collar. It is seated in a mound base painted with flower sprigs and a gold mount.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1003
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On viewArtist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1750-1755
Object number: G83.1.1045
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1760
Object number: G83.1.967.1-2