Advanced Search 
Cupid in Disguise
Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1755
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Ceramic
Dimensions
12.07 cm (4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.666
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionAs cripple on slightly rococo base with gilding. Black tricorn hat, rose loin cloth, black shoe on left foot, tan wooden peg-leg at right knee with black strap. Crutch under right arm, bandaged right eye. 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.