Persian Woman
Alternate TitleBulgarian Woman
Modeler
Johann Joachim Kändler
(German, 1706 - 1775)
Modeler
Johann Friedrich Eberlein
(German, 1696 - 1749)
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded in 1710)
Date1750
MediumPorcelain
DimensionsOverall: 9 1/8 inches (23.18 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Ralph O. Beistle in memory of her sister Mrs. Catherine Bevins Brown
Object numberF61-48
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DescriptionOn base with flowers in relief, standing figure wearing lavender trousers, white coat with yellow ties, yellow blouse with purple tie, pointed white turban with purple stripes, purple earrings, yellow, pointed shoes; left hand on hip, head turned l., right hand pointed toward face, right arm bent at elbow. Crossed swords mark.
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