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1907

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Figure of a Male "Malabar" Musician Figure

This is a figure. It was possibly by Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1907. Its medium is biscuit. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 19.3 × 10.5 × 5 cm (7 5/8 × 4 1/8 × 1 15/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Underside: [1] "81", impressed

It is signed

Unsigned

It is inscribed

Uninscribed

Cite this object as

Figure of a Male "Malabar" Musician Figure; Possibly by Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory (France); biscuit; H x W x D: 19.3 × 10.5 × 5 cm (7 5/8 × 4 1/8 × 1 15/16 in.); 1907-18-25

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