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Seated figure
Seated figure

Seated figure

Datelate 18th - early 19th century
Label TextAncient gods inspired this mysterious porcelain figure. His divided corkscrew-styled beard and his headdress in the form of a corn measure come from the Roman god Zeus-Serapis, inspired by the ancient Egyptian god, Serapis. His grimacing mouth comes from another Egyptian god, Bes. This figure served as an exotic desk set. Two pots, one for ink and one for fine sand used to dry the ink, sat on his lap. His headdress held a candle.
Object number87.142.42
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Documents International: Eleven Heads Are Better than One: Sixth Graders Connect with SAM", April 1, 1999 - April 2, 2000
Credit LineDorothy Condon Falknor Collection of European Ceramics
Dimensions9 11/16 x 7 7/8 x 6 in. (24.61 x 20 x 15.24 cm)
MediumHard paste porcelain
Figure
Figure
Meissen manufactory, German
ca. 1760
Object number: 79.117
Figure from the Craftsman Series: Wheelwright
Figure from the Craftsman Series: Wheelwright
Meissen manufactory, German
ca. 1750
Object number: 69.180
Figure from the Craftsman Series: Tinsmith
Figure from the Craftsman Series: Tinsmith
Meissen manufactory, German
ca. 1750
Object number: 69.181
Figure from the Craftsman Series: Woodsman
Figure from the Craftsman Series: Woodsman
Meissen manufactory, German
ca. 1750
Object number: 69.182
Figure of Saint Francis Xavier
Figure of Saint Francis Xavier
Meissen manufactory, German
ca. 1738-40
Object number: 54.135
Figure
Figure
Meissen manufactory, German
mid - late 19th century
Object number: SC79.138
Figure
Figure
Meissen manufactory, German
mid 19th century
Object number: SC79.139
Figure
Figure
Meissen manufactory, German
ca. 1745
Object number: SC79.144
Photo: Susan Dirk
Allegorical figure of America
1752-54
Object number: 81.8
Photo: Paul Macapia
Figure
ca. 1775
Object number: 76.126
Photo: Paul Macapia
Figure of a boy
1780-88
Object number: 76.274
Figure of a chimney sweep
Figure of a chimney sweep
ca. 1765
Object number: 76.91