Putto Dressed as Harlequin
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
Modeler
Johann Joachim Kändler
(German, 1706 - 1775)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1765
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 8.8 x 4.5 x 4 cm (3 7/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 9/16 in.)
MarkingsUnderglaze blue crossed swords
DescriptionMeissen figure of Cupid in disguise as Harlequin, the winged youth stands on a flat base, with applied leaves and a flower. He stands on one foot, his left hand almost holds the handle of his bat and his right hand holds a conical hat which he has doffed. This Cupid has a black mask and a chequered full length costume in yellow, blue, pink and gold. Decorated after 1802.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.944
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainCollections
Status
Not on view
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