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Harlequin with Vase

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1755
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall: 8.5 x 4.5 cm (3 3/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Meissen gold-mounted scent bottle and stopper formed as Harlequin in iron-red blue-lined hat, yellow jacket, with iron-red and blue pattern and pink trousers. He is leaning against a Rococo vase enriched with gilding. There is a Rococo wave scroll, mount and stopper with a chain attachment.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1051.1-.2
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
On view
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