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Figure of Matrimony
English
about 1754–58
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain, colored enamels
Dimensions
24.13 cm (9 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number65.1782
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionFigure of matrimony, mate to figure of Liberty (65.1781). Base has sheep with leaf on back at left; waist-high wall with blue fountain at right. Standing figure in pink shoes, white dress, gold hem and pink design above. Pine-lined yellow peplum, blue-laced bodice with pink reverse, holds brown bird-cage with blue ribbon at hip in right hand, flower below. Blue scarf, yellow hat with pink facing, blue ribbons. Hands mended and head reattached.