Mephisto

CultureGerman

MediumHutschenrether ivory porcelain

Dimensions Overall: 6 inches (15.24 cm)

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

Object number63-28/30

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Collections

Architecture, Design and Decorative Arts

Terms

DescriptionFigure with long nose and pointed beard stands cross-legged on a circular mound base. Their head turned to right with left hand at hip, right hand outstretched holding a sword over right shoulder. The figure wears a hat with a long feather, tight fitting costume with short cloak, and has scissors below hand at left side. On bottom: impressed K-Tutter.

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