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Milk Jug
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| Artist / Maker | Mennecy Factory |
|---|---|
| Date | 1750–60 |
| Culture / Origin | Mennecy |
| Medium | Soft-paste porcelain with polychrome enamels and metal mounts |
| Dimensions | 14.7 × 12.1 × 8.9 cm (5 3/4 × 4 3/4 × 3 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Applied Arts of Europe |
| Type | Ceramics |
About the Artist
Founded in Paris in 1734, it was transferred to Mennecy in 1748 and to Bourg-la-Reine in 1773. After 1753 it was much restricted by laws imposed to protect the Vincennes factory. Only soft-paste porcelain was made. Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
A detailed condition report and high-resolution photography are available from our specialists in advance of the sale.
Shipping & Collection
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