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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)
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
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)