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Saucer

Made at: Worcester Manufactory (England)
Decoration designed by: Robert Hancock (English, 1731–1817)
English
about 1757
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions Other (Overall): 14cm (5 1/2in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.1031
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionLeaf border in green, enamel portrait by Robert Hancock of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia (inscribed and dated 1757 below bust). Cupid with laurel wreath above at left.
Marks Mark: crossed swords and 91.
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.