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Mezzetino
German
about 1775
Object Place: Europe, Germany
Medium/Technique
Hard-paste porcelain
Dimensions
12.06 cm (4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number54.690
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionMezzetino from the Italian Comedy standing on oval base with purple scrolled rim. Orange shoes, white trousers, blue dots in pattern on coat, lavender lined black cape, lavendar head-dress. Indistinct blue mark & numerals incised on bottom.
ProvenanceSigmund J. Katz (b. 1897 - d. 1958) and Jessie W. (Mrs. Sigmund J.) Katz (b. 1901 - d. 1988), Covington, LA; 1954, gift of Jessie and Sigmund Katz to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 10, 1954)