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Boy playing hurdy-gurdy

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

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions 15.24 cm (6 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.580
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionWhite, standing on squarish base, modeled, marked "with sign of Mercury in center." Tricorn hat, open coat and vest breeches, square buckles on boots. Left knee bent to support instrument in left hand, right hand turning crank.
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.