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Figure of Harlequin
Made at: Longton Hall Manufactory (England)
English
18th century
about 1750
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions
14.92 cm (5 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number55.1107
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
Description"Snowman type". Stands on right foot against stump on flowered mound, bottom uneven. Left heel at shin, raised right arm bent at elbow & wrist, left hand holds stick. Buttoned jackets with ruff at neck, cape at left, pointed hat. Trace of gilding at knee breeches.
ProvenanceSigmund J. Katz (b.1897 - d.1958) and Jessie W. (Mrs. Sigmund J.) Katz (b.1901 - d.1988), Covington, LA; 1955, gift of Jessie and Sigmund Katz to the MFA. (Accession date: December 8, 1955)