Scaramouche
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded in 1710)
Date18th century
MediumPorcelain
DimensionsOverall: 5 3/4 inches (14.61 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Mary Russell Perkins from the Estate of Katherine Harvey
Object number63-28/6
Markingson bottom: crossed swords
on back: small blue mark
On View
Not on viewCollections
DescriptionPot-bellied figure stands on oval base with tree trunk; right hand behind back holds slapstick, left hand raised with index finger pointing; clad in jacket partly maroon and blue panels, part in multi-colored patches, white ruff, maroon belt, pants with left leg maroon, other with playing cards on yellow ground; somewhat peaked hat with white upturned brim.
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