Columbine 1765 - 1775

"Columbine" is a porcelain figurine from the Fulda Pottery and Porcelain Manufactory, produced between 1765 and 1775. The figure, depicting a woman in a colorful, patterned dress and standing on a small, green-painted base, is a fine example of Rococo-era porcelain production in Germany. The detailed painting and delicate modeling of the figure are characteristic of the period, highlighting the craftsmanship of the Fulda Manufactory. The figurine is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.