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Figure of a Peacock Pheasant
Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
Possibly decorated by: William II Duesbury (English, 1763–1797)
Possibly decorated by: William II Duesbury (English, 1763–1797)
English
about 1749-1752
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain, colored enamels
Dimensions
19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.803
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionPerched figure of a brown peacock flecked with white. Blue and orange "eyes" on back and wing feathers, and green and orange "eyes" on tail feathers. Head is reversed. Tall stump decorated with scattered flowers in various colors.
Marks
raised red anchor
ProvenanceBy 1988, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)