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Bird Group

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

Medium/Technique Porcelain
Dimensions 16.51 cm (6 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.880
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionOne of a pair of bird groups, see 1988.879. White. In branches of cherry tree on oval base, with dog and snail (same size) on opposite sides. Two birds pick at cherry, single bird below. 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.