Vase
ca. 1750 (made), 1752-1760 (decorated)
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Chinese 'softpaste' porcelain, pear-shaped, with quatrefoil section with narrow neck and expanding mouth. On the shoulder are vine branches with grapes and two small squirrels applied in relief; the remaining surface is painted with insects, bouquets and sprays of flowers.
Overdecorated in London, possibly in the workshop of James Giles ca. 1752-1760.
Overdecorated in London, possibly in the workshop of James Giles ca. 1752-1760.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Soft paste porcelain with decoration in relief and painted in enamels |
| Brief description | "Soft-paste" porcelain vase with squirrels and grapevine in relief, Chinese, mid 18th century, overdecorated in London, possibly in the workshop of James Giles, 1752-1760 |
| Physical description | Chinese 'softpaste' porcelain, pear-shaped, with quatrefoil section with narrow neck and expanding mouth. On the shoulder are vine branches with grapes and two small squirrels applied in relief; the remaining surface is painted with insects, bouquets and sprays of flowers. Overdecorated in London, possibly in the workshop of James Giles ca. 1752-1760. |
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| Credit line | Given by S. Addinton, Esq. Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street |
| Object history | Given by Mr. S. Addinton, transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology (Jermyn Street, London), accessioned in 1901. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. Given by S. Addinton, Esq. Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street. |
| Production | Overdecorated in London, possibly in the workshop of James Giles ca. 1752-1760. |
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| Accession number | 2891-1901 |
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| Record created | February 11, 2003 |
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