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Actor from the Italian Comedy

Made at: Bow Manufactory (England)
English
about 1750
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions 15.88 cm (6 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.578
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionWhite, irregular base with branching stump. Posturing man holds right hand up, left at hip, feet apart. High crowned wide brimmed hat, ruffled collar, knee length coat with ruffled cuffs. Cloak hangs at back from shoulders. Breeches with flowered garters, and shoe buckles. Unmarked.
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.