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Kuan Yin

Made at: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
English
18th century
about 1750
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions 11.75 cm (4 5/8 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.995
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionWhite figure of Kuan Yin on oval base wearing a high headdress, loose robe , and holds a child in mid-lap with right hand.
InscriptionsMark: impressed dagger under base
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.