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Male cook
English
18th century
about 1760-1765
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions
15.24 cm (6 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.921
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionSeated on high rockwork plinths, washed yellow green, with large applied flowers. Man: dark blue cap, gold star, red and white feather, white jacket rose collar and cuffs, iron red design, dark blue apron with gold, rose boots. Holds cooking pot by handle. Mate to 1988.922
ProvenanceBy 1957, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)
NOTES:
[1] Published in 1957 by Watney as Katz collection; from June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.
NOTES:
[1] Published in 1957 by Watney as Katz collection; from June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.