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Figure of a Baby in a Cradle Holding a Kitten

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White figurine of a baby in a cradle holding a kitten. The cradle has a hood that is curved and raised on one side. The cradle is oval-shaped and has a textured pattern resembling a woven basket. It has three small feet. The baby is lying on its back with its head resting on a pillow and its right arm bent up. The baby has short hair. A small kitten is under the baby's right arm. The figurine appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 459 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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