Harlequin with bagpipes
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
Modeler
Johann Joachim Kändler
(German, 1706 - 1775)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
DateJuly 1736
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 12 x 8.1 x 5.7 cm (4 3/4 x 3 3/16 x 2 1/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Meissen figure of Harlequin playing the bagpipes modelled by P. Reinicke. He is wearing a yellow hat, gold-trimmed grey jacket, iron-red breeches and yellow shoes, and is seated on rockwork base.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.909
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainCollections
Status
Not on view
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