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"Goat and bee" cream jug

Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
Design attributed to: Nicholas Sprimont (born in Liege, France, active in London) (1716–1771)
English (London)
about 1745–49

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions Overall: 10.8 x 5.1 x 7.6 cm (4 1/4 x 2 x 3 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.700
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionGoat and Bee jug in undecorated white, goat has short horns.
Marks Mark: incised triangle and script "Chelsea" on bottom under light glaze
InscriptionsJames A. Lewis, New York (dealer) label
Katz collection label No. "C-123"
ProvenanceMrs. R. H. Hotblack; James A. Lewis, New York (dealer). By 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, this object was on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.