Jodelet
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
Modeler
Johann Joachim Kändler
(German, 1706 - 1775)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1748
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 15.2 cm (6 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionA Meissen figure of Jodelet modelled by J. J. Kaendler. Shown standing holding a bag, he wears a black cap, pink-lined white cloak, white and yellow breeches and red shoes with blue florettes. His jacket has playing cards on a grey ground on one side, and coloured diamond-pattern on the other.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.948
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1740-1741; decorated in the nineteenth or twentieth century
Object number: G83.1.942
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1745-1750
Object number: G83.1.941
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
c. 1930-35
Object number: G83.1.947
Artist / Maker: Claudius Innocentius du Paquier Factory
c.1740-1744
Object number: G83.1.871.1 -2
