Dancing Harlequin and Columbine
Modeler
Johann Joachim Kändler
(German, 1706 - 1775)
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded in 1710)
Date19th century; designed ca. 1744
MediumPorcelain
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/4 inches (20.96 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Mary Russell Perkins from the Estate of Katherine Harvey
Object number63-28/4
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DescriptionColumbina with brown-white hair, thrusting away harlequin with outstretched left arm, while touching his left hand with her right; wears small turquoise tricorne, maroon bodice with white ruff and sleeves, white apron with small design-pattern over flowered skirt; smiling harlequin with left foot raised in dancing pose, wears grey conical hat with ribbons, jacket of multi-colored patches with white scalloped collar, red and white pin-striped pants; black shoes; stand on dark brown base; marks on bottom: crossed swords.
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