FINNISH WOMAN

Creator(s): Popov Porcelain Factory (Manufacturer)

Currently in storage

About this object

A porcelain figurine of a Finnish woman wearing a white kerchief on her head and blue and pink beads. Her native costume is in various shades of brown with yellow trim and a black belt. In her left hand she holds a white dust cloth. Stockings are white and shoes are black. Tree stump and ground are in greens and browns while about the edge of the base are gilt rococo scrolls.

Object name:

FINNISH WOMAN

Made from:

Porcelain

Made in:

Gorbunovo, Russia

Date made:

ca. 1840

Size:

17.4 cm (6 7/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

25.129

Class:

CERAMICS

Signature marks:

MARK monogram of Popov Factory, in black, AP over impress p. 288 Popov

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973