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Salt in the shape of a shell
Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1745
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions
5.72 cm (2 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.708
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionOne of a pair of salts in shape of a shell, on polychrome rocaille base with floral decoration inside bowl. Mark: incised triangle underneath. Cracked, but base has original colors. Mate with 276.1973.
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, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.
NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.