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Perseus
Made at: Bow Manufactory (England)
English
about 1752
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Ceramic
Dimensions
16.83 cm (6 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.608
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionPerseus. On oval vase washed to simulate earth. Oval shield of Gorgon's head in relief held in right hand. Black helmet with gold, white-lined long red cloak, left thorugh singlet, yellow coat of mail, rose tunic, blue stockings and red boots with gold over chocolate. Left hand on hip. Base has 3/8" hele which shows glazing into the figure. Under-side of base unglazed. 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.