Hanswurst

Manufacturer Höchst Porcelain Factory (German, 1746 - 1796)

CultureGerman

OriginHöchst, Mainz, Germany

Datec.1760

MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding

DimensionsOverall: 14.6 x 5.4 cm (5 3/4 x 2 1/8 in.)

MarkingsWheel in iron-red

DescriptionHöchst figure of Hanswurst on an openwork base.

Credit LineThe Hans Syz Collection

Object numberG96.5.232

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

German Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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