Dish Cross

Henry Chawner

1786-1787

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Pair of solid white jasper vases with black jasper dip, applied white jasper relief decoration and green jasper accents, each baluster shaped on round foot decorated with band of white and small shell motifs all around, the main body engine-turned to reveal a checkerboard pattern in black and white, the white squares with small applied green jasper quatrefoil motifs, between vertical bands of scrolling acanthus ornament, the pinched shoulder with stylized anthemion motifs, with flared lip, the covers are missing.
Cast-iron cross pendant with Jesus on the cross, each arm decorated in relief with scrolling motifs, the upper arm terminating in a winged cherub, with the inscription "INRI" above.
Head in profile right.
The figure of Pierrot standing on a rocaille base with pierced and gilded scrolls, the base decorated with small applied flowers in lilac with green leaves, Pierrot wears a costume in white consisting of trousers and a jacket trimmed in gold, with a ruffle collar, and a large hat with the brim rolled up on the left side, his left hand is raised, palm up and open, the right arm is lowered at his side, the shoes are yellow with gilt buckles