Imperial Shepherd
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769)
Category
Ceramics
Date
1760
Materials
Soft paste porcelain
Measurements
311 mm (Height)
Place of origin
Chelsea
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Upton House, Warwickshire
NT 446190
Summary
Chelsea figure of the Imperial Shepherd in black hat, white flowered tunic, red breeches and yellow-lined puce cloak, standing in front of a flowering may tree support, his dog seated beside him; scroll edged base picked out in gilding. Maker's mark - gold anchor mark. 1760 (circa).
Marks and inscriptions
Maker's mark - gold anchor
Makers and roles
Chelsea Porcelain Factory (1744-1769), maker