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Clio, Muse of History
English (London)
About 1751–52
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain with colored enamel and gilded decoration
Dimensions
Overall: 15.9 x 11.4 x 14 cm (6 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.610
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionClio, like 55.1111 but in enamel colors and gold. Flowered blouse, blue cuffs, deep pink scarf. Yellow skirt, black shoes. Red book on base. History of Wales across open book, impressed on right page "Clio". Hollow base, glazed inside. Old collection number "4509".
Marks
unmarked
InscriptionsKatz collection label, "B-177"
ProvenanceBy 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.
NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, this object was on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.