Harlequin with Bagpipes
CultureEuropean
Date19th century
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions Overall: 5 inches (12.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Mary Russell Perkins from the Estate of Katherine Harvey
Object number63-28/17
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DescriptionFigure seated on white tree trunk on oval base with floral decoration; legs crossed at ankles, head to left, holds bagpipes with both hands to left side; wears lavender Turkish turbanlike hat, white ruff, jacket with patched sleeves and front panels of pink ground on which are playing cards, yellow breeches, white stockings, white shoes with lavender rosettes; corssed swords on back.
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