C226.1: Covered vase
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| Museum number | C226.1 |
| Title | Covered vase |
| Object type | In category: Ceramics » Vase/bottle |
| Date | Circa 1755 |
| People |
Chelsea porcelain factory (British porcelain factory, active ca. 1745-1784) (known) - Manufacturer(s) |
| Place of origin | Europe » Northern Europe » British Isles » Great Britain » England » London |
| Condition |
Good |
| Dimensions |
21.5 cm height whole 9.0 cm width whole 9.0 cm depth whole |
| Materials & techniques |
In category:
Ceramic
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Porcelain
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Soft-paste porcelain
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| Other member of this pair | C226.1 |
| Description | Vase (one of a pair) with four-sided baluster-shaped body and square domed cover with knop. Decorated in enamel colours with naturalistic flowers, leaves and butterflies. | ||||||
| Marks and inscriptions |
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| Style |
Rococo
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| Subject |
Botanical |
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| Notes | This vase (and its pair) was made at the Chelsea porcelain factory during its 'red anchor' period (1752-8) when it is generally accepted that Chelsea productions were at their best. Although the distinctive form of the vase is derived from oriental models, the naturalistic painted decoration is influenced by pieces from the Meissen Porcelain Factory in Germany. | ||||||
| Muse theme | The Art of Collecting |
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| Muse chapter |
The History of the Holburne Collection » Sir William Holburne and his Collection » Arranging the Collection: Sir William at Home
The History of the Holburne Collection » The Collection » Ceramics |
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| Gallery Label |
PAIR OF VASES AND COVERS Chelsea, 1752-8. Marks: red anchor. Soft-paste porcelain enamelled in colours. Collection of Sir William Holburne. Museum numbers: C 226.1-2. (Unknown) |
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| Method of acquisition | Bequest | ||||||
| Provenance | Thomas William Holburne (1793-1874); by whom bequeathed to Mary Anne Barbara Holburne (1802-1882), by whom bequeathed to the Museum | ||||||
| Exhibition history |
Title of exhibition: Town House Treasures: Sir Thomas William Holburne of Bath |
