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Double scent bottle

Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1755
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Ceramic
Dimensions 6.35 cm (2 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.715a-c
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionBrown monkey seated on gilded and flowered mound has basket with baby monkey strapped to back. Flower in paw and applied on basket. Head forms cover. Unmarked. Peach fluorescence.
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.