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Harlequin with a bird

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
Modeler (German, 1695 - 1749)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
DateAugust 1743
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 13.4 x 8.8 cm (5 1/4 x 3 7/16 in.)
MarkingsModel no. 465; unmarked
DescriptionA Meissen figure of Harlequin, by J. J. Kaendler, seated on a grassy mound with large applied flowers beside a cat and holding a bird aloft in his right hand. Harlequin is in a round puce hat, chequered doublet with playing cards on his sleeves, and white trousers.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.949
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
Not on view
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