vase
Worcester Porcelain Factory 1751
Summary
Egg shaped vase with high shoulder, splayed foot and short flared neck. Painted overglaze on body in detail with large bouquet of Meissen style flowers including roses and lilies, and on opposite side of body with large butterfly and single scattered sprigs of flowers. Flower sprigs and small insects on foot and neck. Tall domed lid with narrow flat edge, painted with bouquet of flowers, butterfly and small insect. Moulded flower finial with stem and two leaves, painted purple, yellow and green.
Object Name
vase
Creators Name
Date Created
c 1760=1770
Dimensions
without lid: 13.3cm
with lid: 17.5cm
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accession number
1917.470/2
Collection Group
Place of creation
Worcester
Medium
Credit
Leicester Collier Bequest
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