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Figure of a Turk
Made at: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
English
18th century
about 1750
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions
13.97 cm (5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.992
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionEnglish, Snowman type. Standing on square (?) base with applied flowers on front edge. Wears turban, ankle length coat with cape collar and sash, sword at left, right hand at hip. Mark: incised sword or crossed L's on botton.
ProvenanceBy 1972, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)
NOTES:
[1] From December 27, 1972, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.
NOTES:
[1] From December 27, 1972, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.