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Figure of a dismal hound

Made at: Bow Manufactory (England)
English
About 1755–59
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain with colored enamel decoration
Dimensions Height x width: 7.9 x 8.8 x 5.1 cm (3 1/8 x 3 7/16 x 2 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.629
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionSeated figure of a hound on an oval domed base painted with three floral sprigs. Dog has brown and purplish-black patches, incised to indicate hair. The upper body twists to the right, head cocked to the left.
ProvenanceBy 1988, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)