Union Porcelain Works (1863–ca. 1922). Bust, late 19th century. High-fired ceramic, 9 1/2 × 3 1/8 × 4 in. (24.1 × 7.9 × 10.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Franklin Chace, 68.87.53. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 68.87.53.jpg)
Union Porcelain Works (1863–ca. 1922). Bust, late 19th century. High-fired ceramic, 9 1/2 × 3 1/8 × 4 in. (24.1 × 7.9 × 10.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Franklin Chace, 68.87.53. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 68.87.53_bw.jpg)
Bust
Decorative Arts and Design
On View: American Art Galleries, 5th Floor, Counterparts
MANUFACTURER
Union Porcelain Works, 1863–ca. 1922
MEDIUM
High-fired ceramic
DATES
late 19th century
DIMENSIONS
9 1/2 × 3 1/8 × 4 in. (24.1 × 7.9 × 10.2 cm)
mount (overall dims of object with mount): 9 3/4 × 4 × 5 in. (24.8 × 10.2 × 12.7 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
Faintly impressed on back of bust, below neck: head of an eagle
SIGNATURE
no signature
INSCRIPTIONS
no inscriptions
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
68.87.53
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Franklin Chace
PROVENANCE
Prior to 1943, provenance not yet documented; by 1943, acquired by Franklin Chace; October 9, 1968, gift of Franklin Chace to the Brooklyn Museum.
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CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Unglazed white porcelain, bust of Pallas Athena (Greek goddess of Wisdom) with helmet, on pedestal with square base.
CONDITION: Edges of base nicked.
EXHIBITIONS
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in American Art Galleries, 5th Floor, Counterparts
CAPTION
Union Porcelain Works (1863–ca. 1922). Bust, late 19th century. High-fired ceramic, 9 1/2 × 3 1/8 × 4 in. (24.1 × 7.9 × 10.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Franklin Chace, 68.87.53. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 68.87.53.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 68.87.53.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004
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