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Old Man

Probably made by: Vauxhall Manufactory
Formerly attributed to: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
English
about 1755-1760
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain, enamel colors
Dimensions 12.7 cm (5 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.943
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionStanding, stooped figure on irregular base with applied flowers, against tree trunk. Barefeet and head, bearded. Wears pink shawl covering left arm, right arm bare. Yellow shirt, brown ragged breeches, yellow pouch at waist on left.
Marks Unmarked.
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.