Monday, November 5, 2012

England 18th Century : Slop Basin/Bowl


Place of origin:
Staffordshire, England (probably, made)

Date:
1760-1765 (made)

Artist/Maker:
Unknown (production)

Materials and Techniques:
Earthenware, with moulded decoration and stained lead glaze

Museum number:
2273-1901

Gallery location:
British Galleries, room 53a, case 1

Place of origin:
Chelsea, England (made)

Date:
1759-1769 (made)

Artist/Maker:
Chelsea Porcelain factory (maker)

Materials and Techniques:
Soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamel colours and gilt

Credit Line:
Bequeathed by Miss Emily S. Thomson

Museum number:
520-1902

Gallery location:
British Galleries, room 52b, case 2

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