Exotic Bird
Manufacturer
St. James Factory
(English, 1749 - 1759)
CultureEnglish
OriginLondon, London, England
Datec.1751-1754
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall: 8.5 x 4 cm (3 3/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA St. James Factory scent bottle, modelled in the form of an exotic bird perched on a tree-stump. Its long neck and head are forming a stopper. Its plumage is picked out in brightly coloured enamels, all supported on a circular mound base painted with flower sprigs and a bunch of cherries. The concave base also has a spray of flowers, and it has gold mounts.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1005
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
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