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Putto representing Winter
Made at: Derby Manufactory, working about 1750-1848 (Derbyshire, England)
English
about 1750–55
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions
11.49 cm (4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.846
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionSnowman type. White. On high slanting base with cut corners applied twigs or coral on sides and typical flower at right front. Seated on rock, cloth around head and upper body, arms inside. Urn-shaped brazier with flame between legs. Stick of coral curves upward beside the figure.
ProvenanceBy 1972, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)
NOTES:
[1] From December 27, 1972, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.
NOTES:
[1] From December 27, 1972, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.