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Pot a lait

Jug
ca. 1750-1755 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jug of soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt. Form: helmet shape, loop handle, Ground: white, Decoration: boy in camaieu poupre

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePot a lait (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt
Brief description
Jug of soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt, Vincennes porcelain factory, ca. 1750-1755
Physical description
Jug of soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt. Form: helmet shape, loop handle, Ground: white, Decoration: boy in camaieu poupre
Dimensions
  • Height: 11cm
  • Diameter: 6.4cm
  • Maximum width: 10.9cm
Marks and inscriptions
Interlaced 'L's in blue enamel (Maker's mark)
Credit line
Bequeathed by J. A. Tulk
Object history
J. A. Tulk Bequest
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.73-1956

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Record createdJune 7, 2004
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