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Muse Thalia
English
about 1750
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain, colored enamels
Dimensions
14.61 cm (5 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.616
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionFigure of the Muse Thalia. On square sloping green washed base standing with right elbow on pedestal and red book. Loose robe with stylized flowers, edged gold (right breast and lower leg exposed). Rose boots. Holds black mask of Comedy in her right hand. (left one fingers missing.)
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.