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Scent bottle

Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
About 1749–52
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Ceramic
Dimensions 11.43 cm (4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.722
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionScent bottle decorated with Harbor scenes, curving body, on slightly molded foot, tapering neck with silver mounts (no stopper).
Inscriptionsmark: raised anchor
ProvenanceBy 1973, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)

NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.