Scent Bottle

ca. 1758-1770 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Scent bottle with attached stopper of porcelain in the form of children building a house of cards. Inscribed 'Amusement celon l'age'.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain
Brief description
Scent bottle with attached stopper of porcelain, Chelsea Porcelain factory, Chelsea, ca. 1758-1770
Physical description
Scent bottle with attached stopper of porcelain in the form of children building a house of cards. Inscribed 'Amusement celon l'age'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 7.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Amusement celon l'age'
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
2000A-1855

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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