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1937

  • Work on this object began.

1989

  • We acquired this object.

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2024

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The Papanin Arctic Expedition Figure

This is a figure. It was designed by Natalya Yakovlevna Danko and manufactured by Lomonosov Porcelain Factory. It is dated 1937 and we acquired it in 1989. Its medium is 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.

Its dimensions are

38.5 cm (15 3/16 in.)

It has the following markings

No factory mark

Cite this object as

The Papanin Arctic Expedition Figure; Designed by Natalya Yakovlevna Danko (Russian, b. Georgia, 1892–1942); Manufactured by Lomonosov Porcelain Factory (Russia); enameled and gilt porcelain; 38.5 cm (15 3/16 in.); The Henry and Ludmilla Shapiro Collection; Partial gift and partial purchase through the Decorative Arts Association Acquisition and Smithsonian Collections Acquisition Program Funds; 1989-41-188

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