Greeting Harlequin
Modeler
Johann Joachim Kändler
(German, 1706 - 1775)
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded in 1710)
Date19th century; designed ca. 1738
MediumPorcelain
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/8 inches (15.56 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Mary Russell Perkins from the Estate of Katherine Harvey
Object number63-28/1
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DescriptionSeated upon edge of white and brown tree trunk, bending forward with lowered arms, brown hat clasped in both hands; smiling face, lower part covered with black beard and mustache; clad in multi-colored patchwork suite; jacket trimmed white and gold; ruff and cuffs; white belt in which slapstick is thrust; brown shoes; irregular oval shaped base; marks on bottom: cross swords in blue; incised no. 632; impressed no. 143.
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