Duck and Ducklings
Manufacturer
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
(English, 1743 - 1769)
CultureEnglish
OriginChelsea, London, England
Dateca.1758
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gold
DimensionsOverall: 4.7 x 4.3 cm (1 7/8 x 1 11/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChelsea scent bottle modelled as a duck seated amongst bullrushes sheltering its young. The parent bird's head is turned in preening attitude. It is all in naturalistically coloured enamels, with a scroll-moulded base painted with a flower spray beneath. It has gilt-metal mounts.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.985
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On viewArtist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1760
Object number: G83.1.969.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1760
Object number: G83.1.965.1-.2