Who created "Perfume burner (one of a pair)"?

Perfume burner (one of a pair) was created by Matthew Boulton|James Fothergill in probably ca. 1770.

When was "Perfume burner (one of a pair)" created?

This artwork was created probably ca. 1770.

Is "Perfume burner (one of a pair)" in the public domain?

Yes, Perfume burner (one of a pair) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Perfume burner (one of a pair)

Q: What medium is "Perfume burner (one of a pair)"?

Perfume burner (one of a pair) is Derbyshire spar, tortoiseshell, and wood; Carrara marble base, gilded brass mounts, gilded copper liner.

Matthew Boulton|James Fothergill

probably ca. 1770

Medium

Derbyshire spar, tortoiseshell, and wood; Carrara marble base, gilded brass mounts, gilded copper liner

Dimensions

wt. confirmed: 13 × 5 5/8 × 5 5/8 in., 11.6 lb. (33 × 14.3 × 14.3 cm, 5.3 kg)

Classification

Metalwork-Gilt Bronze

Culture

British, Soho near Birmingham

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964

Accession Number

64.101.1633

Tags

Sphinx

Art Historical Context

This exquisite perfume burner, one of a pair crafted around 1770 by Matthew Boulton and James Fother, exemplifies the pinnacle of British luxurywork from the Soho Manufactory near Birmingham. During the late 18th century,ton's innovative firm revolutionized decorative arts, blending industrial precision with neoclassical elegance to supply Europe's elite. These objects reflect the era's fascination with ancient motifs, likely featuring sphinxes as tags suggest, evoking Egypt's mystique amid the Enlightenment's classical revival. Fashioned from Derbyshire spar—a shimmering, rare fluorite from ...

Perfume burner (one of a pair)

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