Bust

• Artist: Union Porcelain Works (Manufacturer)
• Medium: Unglazed porcelain
• Geographical Location: New York City, New York, USA
• Dates: late 19th century
• Dimensions: 9 3/4 x 3 x 4 7/8 in. (24.8 x 7.6 x 12.4 cm)
• Markings: Faintly impressed on back of bust, below neck: head of an eagle
• Signature: no signature
• Inscriptions: no inscriptions
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 36, Shelf L
• Accession Number: 68.87.53
• Image: 68.87.53.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

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.