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1960

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2025

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Figure, Allegorical Figure of "Europe", 18th–19th century

This is a figure. It was modeled by Freidrich Elias Meyer and manufactured by Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. It is dated 18th–19th century and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is hard paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold. It is a part of the 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: 15.3 × 9.5 × 5.5 cm (6 in. × 3 3/4 in. × 2 3/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Underside: [1] dot above line, incised or impressed [2] "TL.116.1972", written in blue ink on rectangular label

It is signed

Unsigned

It is inscribed

Uninscribed

Cite this object as

Figure, Allegorical Figure of "Europe", 18th–19th century; Manufactured by Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (Germany); Modeled by Freidrich Elias Meyer (German, 1723 - 1785); hard paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold; H x W x D: 15.3 × 9.5 × 5.5 cm (6 in. × 3 3/4 in. × 2 3/16 in.); Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde; 1960-1-29-b

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