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Figure of a young Nun seated

Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
Possibly modeled by: Joseph Willems (Belgian, 1710–1766)
English
1750–58
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions 13.97 cm (5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Richard C. Paine
Accession Number30.313
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionWhite. Her complexion, bible and shoes are tinted off-white. Her robes almost covering all, except one foot extended beyond base. Holds open book with "Tota Fide" written in red on open page. Unmarked. Finger and toe chipped.
Marks Unmarked
Provenance1930, Richard C. Paine (b. 1893 - d. 1966), Boston; 1930, gift of Richard C. Paine to the MFA. (Accession date: April 3, 1930)