Masked Janus-Head

Chelsea Porcelain Manufactoryc.1760

Gardiner Museum
Toronto, Canada

A Chelsea scent bottle as a Janus-head. Two masked heads of ladies facing in opposite directions, their hair garlanded with flowers. Bowknots around their necks, one lady wearing a tiny cerise hat. There are golden rosette on the base and is engraved gilded screw stopper.

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Details

Title: Masked Janus-Head
Creator: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
Date Created: c.1760
Physical Dimensions: Overall (G83.1.973.1-2): 8.2 x 4.8 cm (3 1/4 x 1 7/8 in.) Overall (G83.1.973.3): 2 x 2 1/16 in. (5.1 x 5.3 cm)
Medium: Glassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels; gold mounts

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