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Putto representing Music

Made at: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
English
about 1755
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain, colored enamels
Dimensions 11.43 cm (4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.937
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionPutto sits on shaped pedestal with puce trim, brown and gilded lyre in both hands. "Music," from a series of the Arts. Unmarked.
Marks Unmarked
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.