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Made at: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
English
about 1752
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Ceramic
Dimensions 16.51 cm (6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.923
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionOn rococo base with rose decoration, crown of flowers, whiterobe edged gold, red ribbon across shoulder. Nude child at left, scythe in right hand, wheat sheaf on arm, left hand holds robe. Unmarked.
ProvenanceBy 1973, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)

NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.