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Chinese man
Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1752
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions
12.07 cm (4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.642
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionSits on stump facing slightly right with applied flowers in color on circular base. Black conical hat, brown under brim, hands in flowing sleeves of yellow robe, blue sash, red shoes. Mate to 1988.643
Marks
Mark: red anchor between feet on top of base.
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.