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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 Number1988.1062
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionFigure of boy wearing hat in the form of a cabbage leaf. Striding forward with right leg and left hand raised. Polychrome floral ornament on his robe.
Marks
Underglaze blue crossed swords on back edge of base.
InscriptionsKatz collection label "M-55" placed over dealer's label of Antique Porcelain Company, New York.
ProvenanceAntique Porcelain Company, New York (dealers). By 1988, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)