Jar
1750/52
Medium
Soft-paste porcelain and polychrome enamels
Dimensions
22.9 × 16.1 cm (9 × 6 5/16 in.)
Classification
porcelain
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
66001
Art Historical Context
This elegant jar, crafted by the Chelsea Porcelain Factory between 1750 and 1752, exemplifies the early achievements of English porcelain production. Measuring 22.9 × 16.1 cm, the vessel is made of soft-paste porcelain adorned with polychrome enamels. These materials allowed artisans to achieve a luminous, slightly translucent quality while applying vibrant, multi-colored decorations that enhanced its graceful form. In the mid-18th century, European factories like Chelsea worked to meet growing demand for fine porcelain, which had previously been imported mainly from Asia. Soft-paste porcelai...