item details
NameSauce boat
ProductionThe Chelsea Porcelain Factory; manufacturer(s); 1752-1756; England
Classificationsauceboats, dishes
Materialssoft paste porcelain
Materials Summarysoft- paste porcelain, enamel glazes
DimensionsOverall: 106mm (width), 100mm (height), 175mm (length)
Registration NumberCG000194
Credit linePurchased 1963
Overview
Nature in art
The botanical world featured more prominently in designs in the 1700s, due to an increase in scientific curiosity, trade, and exploration beyond Europe.
This fanciful sauce boat combines imaginative and scientific depictions of flowers and plants in the playful rococo style. It was made by the Chelsea Porcelain Factory, the leading porcelain factory in England at the time.