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American Decorative Arts
Manufacturer: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory, French, founded 1745
After: Jean-Jacques Caffiéri, French, 1725–1792
Benjamin Franklin
late 19th century
Bisque porcelain
13 in. (33 cm)
Gift of Mrs. de Lancey Kountze
1947.181
Geography:
Made in France
Culture:
French
Period:
19th century
Classification:
Sculpture
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