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1960

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2015

2025

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Figure of a "Dancing Indian" Figure

This is a figure. It was possibly by Capodimonte Porcelain Manufactory and manufactured by Doccia Porcelain Factory. It is dated mid- 18th century and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is hard paste porcelain, marble (plinth). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Estate of James Hazen Hyde. It is credited Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 30.7 × 14.4 × 16.7 cm (12 1/16 × 5 11/16 × 6 9/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On base: [1] "Cat.#176.", written on rectangular label

Cite this object as

Figure of a "Dancing Indian" Figure; Possibly by Capodimonte Porcelain Manufactory (Italy); Manufactured by Doccia Porcelain Factory (Italy); hard paste porcelain, marble (plinth); H x W x D: 30.7 × 14.4 × 16.7 cm (12 1/16 × 5 11/16 × 6 9/16 in.); Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde; 1960-1-53

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