Cane Handle

ca. 1735-ca. 1745 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Porcelain cane handle, the terminal painted as a goat's head.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain, painted in enamels
Brief description
Cane handle, porcelain, the terminal painted as a goat's head, probably Mennecy porcelain factory, France, about 1735-1745
Physical description
Porcelain cane handle, the terminal painted as a goat's head.
Credit line
Bequeathed by Arthur Hurst
Production
Acquired as Mennecy, c. 1735.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.133-1940

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Record createdJune 7, 2004
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