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Watering Can, Second Size (Arrosoir)
Manufacturer
Vincennes Porcelain Manufactory
(French, 1740 - 1756)
Modeler
Jean-Claude Duplessis
Decorator
Bardet
(French)
CultureFrench
OriginVincennes, Île-de-France, France
PeriodLouis XVI (1644-1791)
Date1754
MediumSoft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 19.5 x 24.5 cm (7 11/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
MarkingsInterlaced Ls and date letter A. Painter’s mark B
DescriptionA Vincennes Arrosoir (watering can) in the form of two conjoined cones and painted with sprays of flowers and a butterfly and a bee.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG84.1.3
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
French PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Vincennes Porcelain Manufactory
c. 1751-1753
Object number: G83.1.1097
Artist / Maker: Jean-Claude Duplessis
c.1750-1752
Object number: G83.1.1095.1-2
Artist / Maker: St. James Factory
c.1751-1754
Object number: G83.1.1008
Artist / Maker: Vincennes Porcelain Manufactory
c.1751-1753
Object number: G96.5.107.1a-b-4a-b
