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1920

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1940

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1989

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Swan Princess Figurine

This is a figurine. It is dated ca. 1930 and we acquired it in 1989. Its medium is molded, enameled, and gilt porcelain. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase through the Decorative Arts Association Acquisition and Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program Funds.

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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 17 x 10 x 6 cm (6 11/16 x 3 15/16 x 2 3/8 in.)

It has the following markings

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Cite this object as

Swan Princess Figurine; molded, enameled, and gilt porcelain; H x W x D: 17 x 10 x 6 cm (6 11/16 x 3 15/16 x 2 3/8 in.); The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase through the Decorative Arts Association Acquisition and Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program Funds; 1989-41-182

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Maira Kalman Selects.

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