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The Captain, from the Italian Comedy
Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1753
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain, colored enamels
Dimensions
15.88 cm (6 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.756
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionThe Captain, from the Italian Comedy stands at ease on round base with applied flowers; wears black hat and shoes, blue waistcoat, yellow shawl lined with white, puce breaches. Mark: brown anchor. Peach flourescence. Like 30.282 in Paine coll.
Marks
Mark: brown anchor
ProvenanceBy 1973, 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.
NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.