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Avvocato

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
Modeler (German, 1706 - 1775)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1748
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 16 x 9.8 cm (6 5/16 x 3 7/8 in.)
MarkingsModel no. 944; unmarked
DescriptionA Meissen figure of Avvocato modelled by J. J. Kandler. He wears a black tricorn hat wearing a mask, yellow cloak with iron-red rosettes etched in gilding. He is holding a time-piece in his gloved right hand, while his left hand is resting on his hip. He is standing on circular tree stump base.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.945
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
Not on view
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