Bacchus
Bow Porcelain Factory (fl.c. 1748-1774)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1765
Materials
Soft paste porcelain
Measurements
273 mm (Height)
Place of origin
Stratford-le-Bow
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Upton House, Warwickshire
NT 446165
Summary
Bow figure of Bacchus, of the same model as 446164, on high rococo base. At his side a vase filled with bunches of grapes, holding a goblet in his right hand, a bunch of grapes in his left, a hare in natural colour slung at his side, the turquoise cloak lined in blue and patterned with red and gold 'flowers' in gilded reserves; on a high rococo scrolled base with gilding and touches of turquoise. 1765 (circa) Makers mark - anchor and dagger in red.
Marks and inscriptions
Makers mark - anchor and dagger in red.
Makers and roles
Bow Porcelain Factory (fl.c. 1748-1774), maker