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Salt Cellar

1785-1790 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Porcelain salt cellar painted in enamels and gilded.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Hard-paste porcelain painted in enamels, moulded and gilded
Brief description
Porcelain salt cellar, painted in enamels, moulded and gilded, made by Lille porcelain factory, France, 1785-1790.
Physical description
Porcelain salt cellar painted in enamels and gilded.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4.4cm
  • Length: 9.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
A crowned dolphin (Stencilled in red enamel)
Credit line
Presented by Lt. Col. K. Dingwall, DSO with Art Fund support
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.585-1920

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Record createdJune 7, 2004
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