Chelsea Gold Anchor Bacchanalian Vases, circa 1770
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- Mazarin Blue - Mazarin blue, also known as bleu de Mazarin, is a shade of blue named after Cardinal Mazarin, a prominent French statesman and Catholic cardinal who lived in the 17th century. The color is a deep, rich blue with a hint of purple, and it was popular in France during the Baroque period.
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