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Pulcinella

Manufacturer (English, 1744 - 1776)
CultureEnglish
OriginStratford-le-Bow, London, England
PeriodGeorge II (1727-1760)
Datec.1750
MediumSoft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 13.5 x 9.6 cm (5 5/16 x 3 3/4 in.) Outside Diameter: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionBow figure of Pulcinello from the Commedia dell'Arte, standing in a characteristic pose with hunched back and exaggerated paunch. He is wearing a pale yellow jacket and trousers with red buttons, mauve ruff and pointed red-brown hat. He has a kerchief held in one hand, and is on a square flat base. It is probably by the Muses Modeller.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.844
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
English Porcelain
Status
On view
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