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Creator(s): Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage


About this object

The ground is turquoise-blue, the bowl has two twig-shaped handles and between them an oval panel on each side reserved in white framed with a plain, narrow gold band, each has a single winged putto, one with two doves, the other one holding a yellow flower, the cover has two similar panels-the putto in one with a dove, in the other with flowers, two similar panels on the oval shaped tray contain each a putto, one one flying with a dove, on the other with two doves and holding a bow and arrow.

Made from:
Porcelain
Made in:
Sèvres, France
Date made:
18th c.-19th c.
Size:
6.4 x 14.6 cm (2 1/2 x 5 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
24.228.1-2
Class:
CERAMICS
Signature marks:
MARK .1 (cup) Crossed L's and a star in the middle; also mr= under; 26 and 38 incised; .2 (cover) Unmarked
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973