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Neptune astride a dolphin
Made at: Bow Manufactory (England)
English
about 1752
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions
16.51 cm (6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.569
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionNeptune astride a dolphin. White figure on irregular shell and coral base. Dolphins' tail supports drapery over god's raised arm (right). Left arm extended at side. Long hair, flowing beard. Solid base, no visible air holes.
Inscriptionsunmarked
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.