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Venus
Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1755
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Ceramic
Dimensions
27.94 cm (11 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.636
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionStands against stump on square base with applied leaves and flowers. Short skirted sleeveless dress with Meissen type flowers, puce scarf. Holds flaming heart in right hand. Mark: red anchor.
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.