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Bourdalou Bourdalou

This is a Bourdalou. It was possibly by Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1967. Its medium is porcelain (possibly soft paste), vitreous enamel, gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Maxime Hermanos and Mrs. Maxime Hermanos. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maxime Hermanos.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 10.5 × 22.3 × 10.2 cm (4 1/8 in. × 8 3/4 in. × 4 in.)

It has the following markings

Underside: [1] interlaced LLs enclosing "O", "PR" beneath, painted in blue [2] cursive "JM", incised [3] "IF" (?), incised (?) [4] round neon orange sticker, adhered to underside [5] "CURIOSITES [...] / MEUBLES [...]" (the rest no longer visible), printed on ornamental dark blue label adhered to underside

It is inscribed

Uninscribed

Cite this object as

Bourdalou Bourdalou; Possibly by Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory (France); France; porcelain (possibly soft paste), vitreous enamel, gold; H x W x D: 10.5 × 22.3 × 10.2 cm (4 1/8 in. × 8 3/4 in. × 4 in.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maxime Hermanos; 1967-84-6

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