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Muse Thalia

Made at: Bow Manufactory (England)
English
about 1750
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain, colored enamels
Dimensions 14.61 cm (5 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.616
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionMuse Thalia. On square sloping green washed base standing with right elbow on pedestal and red book. Loose robe with stylized flowers, edged gold (right breast and lower leg exposed). Rose boots. Holds black mask of Comedy in her right hand. (left one fingers missing.)
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.