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Figure of a Chinese Boy
Made at: Meissen Manufactory (Germany)
German
about 1750–55
Object Place: Europe, Germany
Medium/Technique
Hard-paste porcelain
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.1061
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionBoy with large head, open mouth, wearing hat in the form of a cabbage leaf. Striding,with right leg raised and left hand raised. Purple monochrome floral ornament on his robe. Purple cloak around his shoulders is open at front.
Marks
Underglaze blue crossed swords on back edge of base
InscriptionsKatz collection label "M-54" obscures fragment of dealer's label of Antique Porcelain Company, New York.
ProvenanceAntique Porcelain Company, New York. By 1958, Sigmund J. Katz (b. 1897 - d. 1958), New Orleans; 1958, by inheritance to Jessie W. (Mrs. Sigmund J.) Katz (b. 1901 - d. 1988), New Orleans [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mrs. Katz to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 30, 1988)
NOTES:
[1] In 1958 Sigmund Katz bequeathed one-half interest in his porcelain collection to the MFA, and one-half life interest to his wife, Jessie Katz.
NOTES:
[1] In 1958 Sigmund Katz bequeathed one-half interest in his porcelain collection to the MFA, and one-half life interest to his wife, Jessie Katz.