Vase, one of a pair

Date1750-1752

Artist/Maker Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory 1745-1769

MediumSoft-paste porcelain

DimensionsOH: 9 1/16"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1971-3371,1

DescriptionPair of hexagonal vases in white, each with two ch'ih handles and relief molded decoration in the form of flowers prunus branches. Unmarked.Label TextBoth the shape of these vases and their prunus decoration seem to be pure Chinese. Therefore, they may have a Chinese porcelain prototype. The shape was copied by other English porcelain factories as well. Worcester examples with painted, rather than raised, decoration were made about the same time as these. At least three other Chelsea examples are recorded, including one with the flowers and branches picked out in enamel colors.Inscription(s)NoMark(s)NoProvenanceMrs. L. Massey
The Lady Emily Reigate, London
Tilley & Co.