Neptune
Date1758-1763
Artist/Maker
Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
1745-1769
OriginEngland, London
MediumSoft-paste porcelain
DimensionsH: 5 1/2"; D: 2 1/16"; W: 2 9/16"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1962-36
DescriptionFigure of a gray haired and bearded man standing nude except for overglaze green and red-and-purple-foliated lined drapery falling from his right shoulder. He leans to the left from his waist, holding a staff with both hands to the front of his right side. The round scroll base is made of a large shell with small applied shells and flowers.Gold anchor period.Label TextLike Chelsea's Ranelagh masqueraders, the small figure of a bearded river god is of the early gold anchor period. It might in fact be considered a transitional piece, for it does not fall clearly into either the red or gold anchor periods--the gold anchor mark is in the red anchor style. The figure is unusual because shells and seaweed appear without the traditional dolphin.Inscription(s)Gold anchor painted on back of baseMark(s)NoneProvenanceEx coll: M.G. Kaufman, Chicago
Possibly ca. 1820
1660-1680
Probably 1856-1870
