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Bird Group
Made at: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
English
18th century
about 1750
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 Number1988.879
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionOne of a pair of bird groups, see 1988.880. White. In branches of cherry tree on oval base with granular appliques for moss. Dog and snail (same size) on opposite sides. Two birds pick at cherry single bird below. Group shows remnant of green oil painting. 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.