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Figure of a Savoyard-bagpiper

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
Modeler (German, 1706 - 1775)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus III (1733-1763)
Datec.1741-1745
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 24 x 12 cm (9 7/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue; base incised 'Kayser' for Gottlieb Kayser (1715-45) a factory 'bossierer' or former
DescriptionMeissen figure of a bagpiper modelled by J. J. Kaendler, wearing a black hat, red cloak lined in grey over a blue jacket, with yellow trousers and shirt. He stands on an oval flat base applied with leaves and flowers. He plays a large pale grey bagpipe.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.664
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
Not on view
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