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Cupid with hurdy-gurdy
Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1755
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions
12.7 cm (5 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.638
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionFigure of Cupid stands on gold-lined scrolled base playing a hurdy-gurdy; wears hood edged with red strap, puce scarf, yellow shoes.
Marks
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.