Vase
ca. 1780 (made)
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Vase, one of a pair, of baluster form and square section have flaring feet and necks. Round the shoulder is a garland of applied flowers, tied with a ribbon which cascades down either side of the front panel. The front panel painted in enamels with a votaress of Bacchus carrying the votive cup to Innocence. The reverse is painted with figures in landscapes. The side panels are decorated with garlands of small flowers surrounding a gilded star. The canted corners are painted with a stylised leaf motif also in gilding; the necks and feet are decorated with formal gilt borders. Some applied flowers broken or damaged.
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Materials and techniques | Soft-paste porcelain with applied enamelled and gilt decoration |
Brief description | Vase, one of a pair, soft-paste porcelain with applied enamelled and gilt decoration; Chelsea Porcelain factory, England (London), ca. 1780 |
Physical description | Vase, one of a pair, of baluster form and square section have flaring feet and necks. Round the shoulder is a garland of applied flowers, tied with a ribbon which cascades down either side of the front panel. The front panel painted in enamels with a votaress of Bacchus carrying the votive cup to Innocence. The reverse is painted with figures in landscapes. The side panels are decorated with garlands of small flowers surrounding a gilded star. The canted corners are painted with a stylised leaf motif also in gilding; the necks and feet are decorated with formal gilt borders. Some applied flowers broken or damaged. |
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Marks and inscriptions | An anchor, in gold |
Object history | One of a pair of vases, C.312&A-1976. |
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Bibliographic reference | Nightingale, James Edward, Contributions towards the history of early English porcelain: From contemporary sources, (Salisbury: Bennett Brothers, 1881), pp. 65 & 71.
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Accession number | C.312-1976 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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