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Figure, Allegorical Figure of "America", late 18th century

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 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] very faded text on oval label

It is signed

Not signed

It is inscribed

None

Cite this object as

Figure, Allegorical Figure of "America", late 18th century; 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-d

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