Boy and Girl

Manufacturer Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory (English, 1743 - 1769)

CultureEnglish

OriginChelsea, London, England

Datec.1760

MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gilt-metal mounts

DimensionsOverall: 7.3 x 3.2 cm (2 7/8 x 1 1/4 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionA Chelsea scent bottle in the form of a young boy seated writing a letter being observed by a girl from behind a tree. It is on a concave base with a spray of gilt flowers, flower stopper, and gilt-metal mounts.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.1068

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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