Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Bowl

ca. 1756-1758 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Bowl of porcelain painted with enamels. Circular, painted outside with a spray of lilac-coloured, botanical flowers with green and yellow leaves, and with two large butterflies. Inside are large leaves and berries. Brown edge.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted with enamels
Brief description
Bowl of porcelain painted with enamels, Chelsea Porcelain factory, Chelsea, ca. 1756-1758.
Physical description
Bowl of porcelain painted with enamels. Circular, painted outside with a spray of lilac-coloured, botanical flowers with green and yellow leaves, and with two large butterflies. Inside are large leaves and berries. Brown edge.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.7cm
  • Diameter: 13.9cm
Marks and inscriptions
An anchor (In red)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr Arthur Hurst
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.173-1940

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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