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Urania, Muse of Astronomy

Made at: Bow Manufactory (England)
English (London)
About 1751–52

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain with colored enamel and gilded decoration
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm (6 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number1988.617
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionLike 55.1112, but with flowers on robe and puce cuffs and sash, yellow veil.' Unmarked.
InscriptionsJames A. Lewis (dealer) label
Katz collection label, "B-50"
ProvenanceJames A. Lewis, New York (dealer). By 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.