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Mercury
Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1755
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Ceramic
Dimensions
29.21 cm (11 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.634
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionStanding against stump on square base with applied flowers and leaves. Caduceus in outstretched right hand, bag in left, arm bent across body. Green drapery lined with puce caught at right shoulder with strap across body at front / Wings on hat and sandals.
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.