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Hercules and the Nemean Lion
Probably by: Vauxhall Manufactory
Formerly attributed to: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
Formerly attributed to: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
Formerly attributed to: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
Formerly attributed to: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1756-60
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions
15.24 x 15.24 cm (6 x 6 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.927
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionOn irregular rococo base in rose, green and gold. Semi-recumbent lion, rear left leg braced. Hercules in iron-red, yellow-lined cape, white tunic with black dots in red circles. Puce breeches. Figure has been variously identified as Samson, David, and Hercules.
Marks
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.
NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.