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Figure of Praying Samuel

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic figurine of a kneeling child with hands clasped in prayer. The child has short hair and wears a long-sleeved shirt and pants. The child's elbows rest on their knees. The figurine stands on a rectangular base with a decorative edge. The background is grey.

Artwork Details

Date
1852–58
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
461 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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