Box in the Form of a Pug's Head

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Applied Arts of Europe

Artist

Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (Manufacturer)

Title

Box in the Form of a Pug's Head

Place

Meissen (Object made in:)

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1745–1755

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain, polychrome enamels, gilding, and silver gilt mounts

Dimensions

6.4 × 5.8 × 6.4 cm (2 1/2 × 2 1/4 × 2 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Nanette D. and Henry R. Levy

Reference Number

1968.662

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