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Figure of the Muse Clio
English
about 1750
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions
15.56 cm (6 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number55.1111
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionSeated robed figure, crown of leaves, left foot on book, open book (cracked) held in left hand (l finger missing). Right hand outstretched at side (fingers broken) Rectangular base. Possibly based on an engraving by De Coster.
ProvenanceSigmund J. Katz (b.1897 - d.1958) and Jessie W. (Mrs. Sigmund J.) Katz (b.1901 - d.1988), Covington, LA; 1955, gift of Jessie and Sigmund Katz to the MFA. (Accession date: December 8, 1955)