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Seated Figure of a River God, Crowned with Laurel

Made at: Höchst Manufactory (Germany)
Formerly attributed to: Meissen Manufactory (Germany)
German
19th century (?)
Object Place: Europe, Germany

Medium/Technique Hard-paste porcelain, colored enamels, gilding
Dimensions 21.3 cm (8 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Thomas O. Richardson, from the collection of Mrs. Richard Baker
Accession Number96.905
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionSeated river god holding a paddle, crowned with laurel, water pouring from jar in left hand.
Marks Mark: Hochst "wheel" in red on underside of base.
ProvenanceMrs. Richard Baker Collection. Mrs. Thomas O. Richardson; 1896, gift of Mrs. T. O. Richardson to the MFA.