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1914

  • Work on this object ended.

1968

  • We acquired this object.

2000

2015

2025

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crab Figure

This is a figure. It was manufactured by Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory. It is dated ca. 1904 and we acquired it in 1968. Its medium is glazed porcelain. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by J. Lionberger Davis. It is credited Gift of J. Lionberger Davis.

Its dimensions are

3.5 x 9.4 x 7.7 cm (1 3/8 x 3 11/16 x 3 1/16 in. )

It has the following markings

impressed on underside: SEVRES

Cite this object as

crab Figure; Manufactured by Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory (France); France; glazed porcelain; 3.5 x 9.4 x 7.7 cm (1 3/8 x 3 11/16 x 3 1/16 in. ); Gift of J. Lionberger Davis; 1968-1-4

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