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Venus with a Clock

Manufacturer (English, 1749 - 1759)
CultureEnglish
OriginLondon, London, England
Datec.1751-1754
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall: 8.4 x 3.8 cm (3 5/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionGirl-in-a-Swing scent bottle, Venus standing beside a clock, a Dalmatian at her feet, a putto pointing to the clock. Two love birds for the stopper, with a green shagreen base on four feet.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1010
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
English Porcelain
Status
On view
Putto with Dalmatian
Artist / Maker: St. James Factory
c.1751-1754
Object number: G83.1.1007.1-.2
Female Masquerader
Artist / Maker: St. James Factory
c.1751-1754
Object number: G83.1.1026
Woman with Dalmatian
Artist / Maker: St. James Factory
c.1751-1754
Object number: G83.1.1020
Shepherdess with Mastiff
Artist / Maker: St. James Factory
c.1751-1754
Object number: G83.1.1022.1-.2
Royal hunting clock for Augustus III
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1732-1733
Object number: G87.1.1
Cupid Readying his Bow
Artist / Maker: St. James Factory
c.1751-1754
Object number: G83.1.1027
Harlequin
Artist / Maker: St. James Factory
c.1751-1754
Object number: G83.1.1009
Chinoiserie Musicians
Artist / Maker: St. James Factory
c.1751-1754
Object number: G83.1.1018.1-.2
Boy with Flute
Artist / Maker: St. James Factory
c.1751-1754
Object number: G83.1.1025
Amorous Couple
Artist / Maker: St. James Factory
c.1751-1754
Object number: G83.1.1024
Swan
Artist / Maker: St. James Factory
c.1751-1754
Object number: G83.1.1028
Hawk
Artist / Maker: St. James Factory
c.1751-1754
Object number: G83.1.1006.1-.2