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1960

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Allegorical Figure of "Africa" Figure

This is a figure. It was possibly by Le Nove Porcelain Manufactory and Domenico Bosello. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is 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.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 25.7 × 19 × 14.5 cm (10 1/8 × 7 1/2 × 5 11/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Underside: [1] "882A", written in black [2] very faded number on oval label

It is signed

Not signed

It is inscribed

None

Cite this object as

Allegorical Figure of "Africa" Figure; Possibly by Le Nove Porcelain Manufactory, Domenico Bosello (Italian, ca. 1755 - 1821); biscuit ; H x W x D: 25.7 × 19 × 14.5 cm (10 1/8 × 7 1/2 × 5 11/16 in.); Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde; 1960-1-54-c

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