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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
ClassificationsCeramicsPotteryEarthenware

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)