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Columbine

Made at: Bow Manufactory (England)
English
about 1755

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain, colored enamels
Dimensions 11.27 cm (4 7/16 in.)
Credit Line Jessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession Number55.409
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionSeated on stump playing hurdy-gurdy (right fingers, left sleeve and instrument broken). Crossed feet in yellow shoes, applied flower and leaves on oval base. Flowers and playing cards on skirt, lavender outer skirt, blue and yellow bodice, white blouse.
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: June 9, 1955).