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1950

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1960

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1989

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Bust of Maxim Gorky Figure

This is a figure. It was manufactured by Lomonosov Porcelain Factory. It is dated 1950–60 and we acquired it in 1989. Its medium is porcelain (bisque). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase through the Decorative Arts Association Acquisition and Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program Funds.

Its dimensions are

21 cm (8 1/4 in.)

It has the following markings

underside: Lomonosov "LFZ" mark stamped in blue

Cite this object as

Bust of Maxim Gorky Figure; Manufactured by Lomonosov Porcelain Factory (Russia); porcelain (bisque); 21 cm (8 1/4 in.); The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase through the Decorative Arts Association Acquisition and Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program Funds; 1989-41-205

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