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Tartaglia

Manufacturer (Austrian, 1744 - 1784)
CultureAustrian
OriginVienna, Vienna, Austria
PeriodMaria Theresia (1740-1780)
Datec.1750-1755
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 15.9 x 8.1 cm (6 1/4 x 3 3/16 in.)
MarkingsTraces of blue shield. Impressed W
DescriptionA Vienna coloured Italian comedy figure of Tartaglia in black and yellow cap, white ruffle, and yellow jacket. The figure is also wearing trousers and a puce cloak on a stepped square base.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.875
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
Austrian Porcelain
Status
On view
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