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Creator(s): Karl Perl (Engraver)

Currently in storage


About this object

The rectangular plaquette has the two upper corners cut off. In low relief on the front is a scene with Pierrot and Columbine kissing. Pierrot stands on the left and leans over with ihs right arm behind his back. His left hand holds a large bow in front of him. He faces Columbine who stands on the right. She also leans forward with her right arm behind her and her left hand reaching towards Pierrot.

Made from:
Gilt metal
Made in:
Vienna, Austria
Date made:
20th c.
Size:
5.4 × 9.2 cm (2 1/8 × 3 5/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
14.90
Class:
METAL
Signature marks:
INSCRIPTION; SIGNATURE on back: Greetings Samuel Emilio Piza; signed at lower right K. Perl
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973