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Squirrel

Modeler Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706 - 1775)
Manufacturer Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded in 1710)
Date1740
MediumPorcelain
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Helen F. Spencer
Object number82-21/17
On View
Not on view
DescriptionChained squirrel holding a nutExhibition History

Luxury and Passion: Inventing French Porcelain, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri, August 13 2022–August 12 2024, no cat.

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Clock
Johann Joachim Kändler
ca. 1744
54-31
Lady and Cavalier with Bird-cage
Johann Joachim Kändler
1736
34-129
The Triumph of Venus
Johann Joachim Kändler
probably 1860s; designed 1769
2024.6
Harlequin and Columbine
Johann Joachim Kändler
1740-1743
34-128
Princess Marie-Zephirine de Bourbon
Johann Joachim Kändler
ca. 1755
35-20
Freemason
Johann Joachim Kändler
1743
34-127
Greeting Harlequin
Johann Joachim Kändler
19th century; designed ca. 1738
63-28/1
Dancing Harlequin and Columbine
Johann Joachim Kändler
19th century; designed ca. 1744
63-28/4
Persian Woman
Johann Joachim Kändler
1750
F61-48
Crucifixion Group in Fitted Leather Case
Johann Joachim Kändler
ca. 1745 - 1750
2023.21.1-5
Figure of a Tailor
Johann Joachim Kändler
1750-1760
F63-50
overall oblique
Johann Joachim Kändler
ca. 1735
2017.39.1,2