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Harlequin

CultureItalian
Date1810
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions Overall: 6 1/4 inches (15.88 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Mary Russell Perkins from the Estate of Katherine Harvey
Object number63-28/7
On View
Not on view
DescriptionStanding figure bent slightly forward at waist, legs spread with left foot forward, stands on circular white plinth decorated with white garlands; left hand at hip, right holds slapstick thrust in belt; wears black face mask; green hat with wide, upturned brim; small white ruff, multi-colored patches suit; leans against tree trunk.
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1765
63-28/35 A