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Bust of Neptune

Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
about 1753
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions 12.07 cm (4 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.651
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionA bust of Neptune on octagonal baluster pedestal with band of egg and dart moulding and puce flowers on facets. Wears crown of eleven pointed, "jeweled" band, long hair and flowing beard. Peach fluorescence.
Marks Mark: red anchor.
ProvenanceSir Bernard Eckstein (b. 1894 - d. 1948); March 29, 1949, Eckstein estate sale, Christie's London, lot 119; Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)

NOTES:
[1] From December 27, 1972, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.