Harlequin with a "Pass Glass"
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
Modeler
Johann Joachim Kändler
(German, 1706 - 1775)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1736-40
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
Model no. 160
DescriptionA Meissen figure of Harlequin with a Passglas in his right hand modelled by J. J. Kandler. He is holding his bagpipes in his left hand modelled as a goat. He ia wearing a green chequered jacket, green striped trousers and green tricorn hat. He is seated on a rockwork base enriched with flower-heads and foliage.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.915
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
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c.1754-1757
Object number: G83.1.897.1-2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
January 1743
Object number: G83.1.919
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1736-40
Object number: G83.1.901
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1742; decorated after 1760 but before 1802
Object number: G83.1.913
Artist / Maker: Höchst Porcelain Factory
c.1750-1755
Object number: G83.1.885
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1740-1745
Object number: G83.1.918
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
c. 1930-35
Object number: G83.1.947
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1740-1745
Object number: G83.1.940.1-4