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Columbine from the Italian Comedy

Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
1753–58
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain, enamel decoration
Dimensions 15.88 cm (6 1/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Richard C. Paine
Accession Number30.315
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionDancing girl, Arlequine or Columbine, in tunic with playing cards and sleeves in variegated colors striped and checked. White skirt with sprays of flowers. Hat with feather and flower. Raised flowers on base.
Marks none
Provenance1930, Richard C. Paine (b. 1893 - d. 1966), Boston; 1930, gift of Richard C. Paine to the MFA. (Accession date: April 3, 1930)