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Jewish Pedlar

Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1755
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Ceramic
Dimensions 19.05 cm (7 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.769
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Judaica
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionFigure of a Jewish peddlar stands against stump on irregular base applied flowers. Wears fur-lined puce coat and cap, white waistcoat, yellow breeches, white stockings, black buckled shoes. Open box of trinkets hangs by strap arond his neck. Mark: red anchor.
Marks Mark: red anchor
ProvenanceBy 1952, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)

NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.