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Figure of Winter

Made at: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
English
18th century
about 1750
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions 13.33 cm (5 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.1014
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionWhite. On round base with traces of green paint on foliage. Standing male figure wears long overcoat buttoned at neck, with large upturned collar and large cuffs. Open to show breeches and vest. Has close fitting hat and holds a pot of embers with both hands.
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.