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Figurine

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1875

GUSN

GUSN-25637

Description

In the style of 1740's-60's. A) Eighteenth century style costumed man and woman dancing, on a scrolled ovoid base w/ gilt. Enamel decoration overglaze on white body. Woman on left. Man w/ open white shirt, pink waistcoat and blue striped kneepants. Woman w/ polychrome diaper and white apron.

Details

Descriptive Terms

figurines
porcelain
figure- and animal-derived motifs
people (agents)
dance
Porcelain
Couple
Dance
FIGURINE

Inscription

Marked in blue on bottom (suspicious-glaze is ground away in this area): ""E/C"" [w/in crossed swords]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.75 x 3.875 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1934.219A

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