Female Harlequin or Columbina

CultureGerman

Date19th century

MediumPorcelain

Dimensions Overall: 7 1/2 inches (19.05 cm)

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

Object number63-28/13

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Not on view

Collections

Architecture, Design and Decorative Arts

Terms

DescriptionLeft foot forward bent back at waist, head tilted to left, holds dish cupped in left hand at hip, right hand raised and outstretched holding spoon; wears yellow hat, multi-colored patchwork bodice, full white skirt with border decoration of flowers and geometric figures, white shoes with buckles; leans against white tree trunk on Rococo base with gold trim; Arlecchina type; on bottom: impressed shield and "10"; on top of base: impressed shield.

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