The Natural World: Porcelain in Bloom
Date | Wednesday 28 May 2025 |
Time | 13.00-13.15 BST |
Location | At the museum (Back State Room) |
Speaker | Alexander Collins |
For 15 minutes, join Curator of Decorative Arts Alexander Collins and look closely at three porcelain vases, featuring elephant heads and cascading floral decoration. Learn about the production of Sèvres porcelain and consider the links of these particular pieces with French royal mistress, Madame de Pompadour.
Places are limited and allocated first-come, first-served on the day.