Parrot, one of a pair

Date1750-1752

Artist/Maker Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory 1745-1769

MediumSoft-paste porcelain

DimensionsH: 2 13/16"; 2 1/8" X 1 1/2"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1962-55,2

DescriptionWhite figure of a bird with his head turned to the right.

Raised anchor period.Label TextA thick, bluish white glaze covers these small birds with parrot-like beaks. They are slightly oriental in feeling and may have been inspired by one of the many Chinese porcelain parrots of that day. Although the Chelsea factory produced many birds during the raised and red anchor periods, most were larger than these and were not left in the white.Inscription(s)NoneMark(s)Anchor in relief on medallion applied on base beneath tailProvenanceEx coll: M.G. Kaufman, Chicago