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1960

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Pair of Allegorical Figural Groups Depicting the "Four Continents" Figures

This is a figures. It was possibly by Freidrich Elias Meyer and Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory. It is dated mid- 18th century and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is soft paste biscuit. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Estate of James Hazen Hyde. It is credited Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde.

It has the following markings

Underside of a: [1] "863", written on rectangular label attached to underside Underside of b: [1] "863", written in pencil [2] rectangular label, attached to underside (illegible text)

It is inscribed

Uninscribed

Cite this object as

Pair of Allegorical Figural Groups Depicting the "Four Continents" Figures; Possibly by Freidrich Elias Meyer (German, 1723 - 1785), Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory (France); France; soft paste biscuit; Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde; 1960-1-64-a,b

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