Creamer 1745 - 1750

This porcelain creamer was produced at the Chelsea Factory in England between 1745 and 1750. It is a fine example of the factory’s early work, which was often inspired by Chinese and Japanese porcelain. The creamer is decorated with a combination of colorful floral motifs and a black-and-white image of a seated dog, a popular subject in 18th-century European decorative arts. The creamer is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Chelsea porcelain, known for its high quality and elaborate decorations, enjoyed great popularity in the 18th century.