Columbine
Former TitleFigure of a Theatrical Character (Columbine from Commedia dell'arte)
Former TitleItalian Comedy Figure of Columbine
Decorator
Wenzel Neu
(German)
Manufacturer
Kloster-Veilsdorf Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1760)
Date1764-1764
MediumHard-paste porcelain; enamelled
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/4 inches (15.88 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: acquired through the generosity of Elmer C. Rhoden
Object numberF84-32
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DescriptionFemale figure holding her skirt in her right hand with her left resting on her waist, her jacket checkered in yellow, puce, iron-red, white, blue, and green, her white skirt with a border of puce flowers around an orange ribbon, her face bearing a black mask and wearing a white cap and ruff.
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