Harlequin

CultureGerman

Date19th century

MediumPorcelain

Dimensions Overall: 7 1/4 inches (18.42 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Mary Russell Perkins from the Estate of Katherine Harvey

Object number63-28/12

On View

Not on view

Collections

Architecture, Design and Decorative Arts

Terms

DescriptionFigure partially seated on white tree trunk with legs spread, left leg poised on raised portion of Rococo base, white with gold trim; wears yellow hat, black mask, white ruff, multi-colored patchwork suit with slapstick in rope belt, pink shoes; clasps baby wrapped in blanket and wearing monkey mask in both arms; on back: impressed shield and "68/2"; on top of base: impressed shield.

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