Salt cellar in the shape of a putto

Weesper porseleinfabriek, c. 1764

Weesper porseleinfabriek model attributed to Nicolas Gauron (1736–after 1775) Weesp, c. 1764 hard-paste porcelain

  • Artwork typesalt (condiment vessel)
  • Object numberBK-NM-11071
  • Dimensionsheight 11 cm x width 7 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Salt cellar in the shape of a putto

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-11071

  • Description

    Zoutvat in de vorm van een zittende putto met een grote schelp op zijn knieën. Gemerkt met twee gekruiste zwaarden en drie bollen in onderglazuurblauw.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    factory mark

Creation

  • Creation

    • porcelain company: Weesper porseleinfabriek, Weesp
    • designer: attributed to Nicolas-Joseph Gauron, Weesp

  • Dating

    c. 1764

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 11 cm x width 7 cm

Exhibitions

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of Kunsthandel J.J. Boas Berg, Amsterdam

  • Acquisition

    gift 1897

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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  • Salt cellar in the shape of a putto
  • Salt cellar in the shape of a putto