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Vase: C.6-1948

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Maker(s)

Factory: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain vase, decorated in polychrome enamels with the figure of Bacchus emblematic of Autumn on one side, and the reverse with flowers, in polychrome onglaze enamels and gilt.

Soft-paste porcelain vase, soft-paste porcelain, painted in polychrome enamels and gilt, with the figure of Bacchus and flowers. Bacchus stands holding a spear, decorated with garlands of leaves, in his right hand, and pointing to a basket of grapes wit his left. He wears a pink gown with leopard skin round his waist and falling down his back.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor, Mrs W.D. (Frances Louisa) Dickson, Bournemouth

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson

Measurements and weight

Height: 11 1/2 in
Width: 7 1/4 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1948-04-22) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

18th Century, third quarter#
George III
Gold anchor period (1759-69)
Circa 1760 - 1765

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamels ( polychrome) gold

Materials used in production

presumed lead Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating) : Soft-paste porcelain, decorated with the figure of Bacchus emblematic of Autumn on one side, and the reverse with flowers, in polychrome onglaze enamels and gilt

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: an anchor
  • Method of creation: Gilt
  • Type: Factory mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.6-1948
Primary reference Number: 131403
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 13 October 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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