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Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1750
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain, enamel decoration
Dimensions
12.07 cm (4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.734
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionHen - One of a pair (with 1988.733) of pheasants on circular base modeled and painted to represent sheaves of wheat. Hen has pinkish brown color with tree spots, has three chicks on base.
Marks
Mark: red raised anchor.
ProvenanceBy 1953, 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.