Scaramouche
CultureGerman
Date1774
MediumMeissen porcelain
Dimensions Overall: 5 1/2 inches (13.97 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Mary Russell Perkins from the Estate of Katherine Harvey
Object number63-28/26
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DescriptionGesturing figure with head to left and right foot forward. The figure wears red cap, white ruff, short purple cloak, and vest. One side of the vest is striped, and the other has a green ground with playing cards, scalloped edge. The figure also wears a belt, blue breeches, white stockings, and black shoes with gold buckles. They are partially supported by a white tree trunk. On bottom of figure is a faint crossed swords.
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