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

Moutardier

Mustard Pot
ca. 1752-ca. 1753 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Barrel form, with two bands of moulded rings on body; scrolled handle with spurs. White ground with polychrome decoration of flowers.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMoutardier (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt
Brief description
Porcelain mustard pot, barrel shaped with floral decoration, by Vincennes porcelain factory, France, ca. 1752-ca. 1753
Physical description
Barrel form, with two bands of moulded rings on body; scrolled handle with spurs. White ground with polychrome decoration of flowers.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.6cm
  • Diameter: 6.3cm
  • Maximum width: 8.3cm
Credit line
Given by J. H. Fitzhenry
Object history
Given by J.H. Fitzhenry.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.537-1909

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Record createdJune 7, 2004
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