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Bough Pot, “Rose-Centered Spray” Pattern

Manufacturer Worcester Porcelain Company (British)

Dateca. 1770-75

MediumPorcelain

Dimensions8 5/8 x 8 1/2 in. (21.9 x 21.6 cm)
8 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. (22.2 x 21.6 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative arts

Credit LineOn loan from the City of Norfolk, gift of Elise and Henry Clay Hofheimer II

Object numberL2005.10.70.1

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DescriptionOne of two 'Rose-Centered Spray' and 'Pine Cone' Pattern Rococo Bough Pots. Each with a bombé-shaped demilune body molded on the front and sides with three scroll-edged cartouches transfer-printed with a cluster of either flowers or fruit and flowers between trailing floral sprays, the front edge molded with a shell device, and the rim and backplate molded with rococo scrolls above a slightly concave integral top printed with sprigs and insects around a quatrefoil aperture and pierced holes for stems. Crescent marks in underglaze-blue.