Cameo
MakerAttributed to
The Hartford Faience Co.
(founded 1895)
Dateabout 1910
MediumCast white and green porcelain
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 6 1/2 x 4 5/8in. (16.5 x 11.7cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1992.49.1
DescriptionLarge, decorative, oval cameo made of a dark green porcelain background with white porcelain relief decoration. The relief decoration consists of a woman dressed in clingy, Grecian-inspired costume walking away from the viewer. She holds the hem of her dress in her right hand, while her left hand reaches around in front of her body to the right side of the raised decoration. She holds several flowers in her left hand which she is slowly dropping. Several flowers are still in her hand, but two are falling to the ground. Her head is visible in profile as it faces to the right. The top surface of the cameo has several light scratches around the edges. Additionally, the white porcelain has accumulated dirt on the highest raised portions. The back of the cameo is smooth, and bears the inscription "Hartford/ Porcelain Cameo".
Status
Not on view
