Advanced Search
Advanced Search

Figure of Justice

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

Medium/Technique Ceramic
Dimensions 15.24 cm (6 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.601
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionOn square base, blindfolded, loose white tunic, yellow collar and cuffs, blue ribbon at waist loose overskirt. Sandlas with gilded soles. Scales at left and in hand, yellow pans, gold supports. Sword (broken) upright in right hand. At left foot, weight (?) for scale. 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.