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Mercury
Made at: Bow Manufactory (England)
English
about 1750
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Ceramic
Dimensions
14.61 cm (5 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.607
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionMercury. On irregular round base with modelled pedestal, inkwell and quill, scroll and scattered coins at base, Brown winged hat, rose drapery, high yellow winged sandals laced with rose ribbons. Holds yellow money bag at left shoulder, red and gold caduceus in right hand. Unmarked.
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.