Factory: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
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.
History note: Unknown before donor, Mrs W.D. (Frances Louisa) Dickson, Bournemouth
Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson
Height: 11 1/2 in
Width: 7 1/4 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1948-04-22) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs
18th Century, third quarter#
George III
Gold anchor period (1759-69)
Circa
1760
-
1765
Decoration composed of enamels ( polychrome) gold
presumed lead
Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain
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
Accession number: C.6-1948
Primary reference Number: 131403
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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