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Figure of a musician
French (Strasbourg)
about 1760
Object Place: Europe, Strasbourg, France
Medium/Technique
Tin-glazed earthenware
Dimensions
15.87 cm (6 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Charles Munch
Accession Number51.744
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionBoy seated on stump plays flute, rococo base with aubergine edge (chipped) matching coat which is yellow lined. Brown shoes, knee breeches & hat, white shirt & stockings. Pair with 51.745. Mark: H. in blue on bottom.
Marks
"H" in blue on bottom.
Provenance1951, gift of Charles Münch (b. 1891 – d. 1968), Boston, to the MFA. (Accession Date: May 10, 1951)