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German
mid-18th century
Object Place: Europe, Germany
Medium/Technique
Hard-paste porcelain with colored enamel and gilded decoration
Dimensions
20.64 cm (8 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lesley Sheafer
Accession Number56.274
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionOn squared modeled base with applied flowers. Long white robe, yellow sash, brown vest. Bird's head hilted sword in black and gold scabbard hung on green ribbons; brown bow in left hand, arrow held under right arm, quiver on black strap across chest. Pink
Marks
Underglaze blue crossed swords on back of base.
Provenance1956, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lesley Sheafer, New York, to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 12, 1956)