Old Harlequin

Former TitleMale Figurine

Manufacturer Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded in 1710)

Designer Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706 - 1775)

Designer Peter Reinicke (German, 1715 - 1768)

CultureGerman

Dateca. 1743-1744

MediumPorcelain

DimensionsOverall: 5 5/8 inches (14.29 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Mary Russell Perkins from the Estate of Katherine Harvey

Object number63-28/9

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Collections

Architecture, Design and Decorative Arts

Terms

DescriptionMale figure; standing supported by pink tree trunk, leans slightly forward from waist where both hands clasp belt, left leg behind right; wears white hat with wide, upturned orange brim; green jacket decorated with gold rosettes, long grey hose and black shoes; mustache.

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