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Photo: Paul Macapia
Columbine
Photo: Paul Macapia

Columbine

Dateca. 1750
Label TextThis figure represents a character from Commedia dell'arte, the farcical Italian theatre. The character of the servant Columbine is witty, bright, and full of intrigue. She is often depicted dancing.
Object number87.142.65
Photo CreditPhoto: Paul Macapia
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Porcelain Stories: From China to Europe", February 17, 2000-May 7, 2000 (2/17/2000 - 5/7/2000)Published References"Selected Works." Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 1991, p. 103 Emerson, Julie, Jennifer Chen, & Mimi Gardner Gates. "Porcelain Stories, From China to Europe". Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 2000, p. 227
Credit LineDorothy Condon Falknor Collection of European Ceramics
Dimensions6 in. (15.2 cm), height
MediumSoft paste porcelain
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Object number: 87.142.81
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Capodimonte manufactory, Italian
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Object number: 87.142.57
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Object number: 87.142.56
Photo: Paul Macapia
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Object number: 87.142.43
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