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Chelsea Porcelain Works [London] (c. 1745-69)

Pair of vases c.1765-70

Porcelain | 34.2 x 15.0 x 13.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 4968

Chelsea Porcelain Works [London] (c. 1745-69)

Pair of vases c.1765-70

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Master: Pair of vases
Item: Vase

Chelsea Porcelain Works [London] (c. 1745-69)

Master: Pair of vases Item: Vase c.1765-70

©

Master: Pair of vases
Item: Vase

Chelsea Porcelain Works [London] (c. 1745-69)

Master: Pair of vases Item: Vase c.1765-70

©

Chelsea Porcelain Works [London] (c. 1745-69)

Pair of vases c.1765-70

©

Description

A pair of pear-shaped porcelain vases tapering to neck and pierced beneath rim. Fitted with bell-shaped covers with loop finials.Handles extend from neck in form of interlocking scrolls. Front and back painted with seated figures in landscape. On four scrolled feet.

Provenance

According to Clifford Smith these vases may have belonged to Queen Charlotte.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Chelsea Porcelain Works [London] (c. 1745-69)
(porcelain manufacturer)

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(nationality)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Charlotte of the United Kingdom (1744-1818)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Porcelain

porcelain, gilt

pierced, painted

Measurements

34.2 x 15.0 x 13.5 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Ceramics
Object type(s)
containers
vessels
vases
pot pourri vases
Subject(s)
Geography
Systematic geography
Landscapes
Places

Place of Production

Chelsea [London]

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