Pierrot
Manufacturer
Royal Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1763)
CultureGerman
OriginBerlin, Berlin, Germany
Datec.1775
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 10.3 cm (4 1/16 in.)
MarkingsSceptre in underglaze blue. Impressed W. Incised Pirot
DescriptionBerlin miniature figure of Pierrot from the Commedia dell'Arte, standing on a square base supported by a fawn sack of corn. His hand is raised above his head and is holding a round cap, his costume is white with gilt buttons and edges, and his shoes are yellow.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.839
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Claudius Innocentius du Paquier Factory
c.1740-1744
Object number: G83.1.871.1 -2
