Callot dwarf 1765 - 1775

This white porcelain figurine, made by the Cozzi Manufactory in Italy between 1765 and 1775, depicts a comical figure known as a "Callot dwarf." These whimsical figures, popular in 18th-century Europe, often featured exaggerated features and postures, reflecting a fascination with the grotesque and the unconventional. The Cozzi Manufactory, established in 1764, specialized in producing fine porcelain figures like this one, contributing to the broader artistic trends of the time. The figurine is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.