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Figure representing Britannia
Probably by: Vauxhall Manufactory
Formerly attributed to: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
Possibly modeled by: John Bacon (English, 1740–1799)
Formerly attributed to: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
Possibly modeled by: John Bacon (English, 1740–1799)
English
about 1755–1760
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions
29.21 cm (11 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.859
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionBritannia seated with a maroon base, stylized flowers and yellow dots on robes. Right elbow rests on head of lion, below shield is helmet, coat of mail, trumpet and banner.Left foot rests on terrestrial globe. Her left hand rests on top of an oval profile medalion.
Marks
Unmarked
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.