Putto representing Geography

Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)

about 1753

Object PlaceEngland

Medium/TechniqueSoft-paste porcelain, colored enamels, gilding

Dimensions12.7 cm (5 in.)

Credit LineJessie and Sigmund Katz Collection

Accession number1988.772

On View

Not on view

ClassificationsCeramics

Collections

Europe

ProvenanceBy July 1954, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)

NOTES:
[1] On July 4, 1954, Sigmund Katz wrote to Kathryn Buhler from London, "I have acquired...a pair of small red anchor figures of 'Geography' and 'Astronomy' [1988.773] in brilliant condition." From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.