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Samson Manufactury (French (Paris))
In the manner of: Strasbourg Manufactory (France, working 1720–1781)
French
19th century
Object Place: Europe, France

Medium/Technique Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions 17.78 x 22.24 cm (7 x 8 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Charles Munch
Accession Number50.2628
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPotteryEarthenware

DescriptionShaped tray with floral painting supported by four caryatids with dophins addorsed, the four connected by cross-bars beneath tray. Dolphins heads rest at molded edge of shaped base, also floral painted. Compare with 64.2202
Marks Underglaze blue "H" with superscript "." / 836 in the manner of Joseph Hannong of Strasbourg
ProvenanceJames A. Lewis and Sons, Inc., New York. 1950, gift of Charles Münch (b. 1891 – d. 1968), Boston, to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 8, 1950)