Mezzetin, after a Meissen original
ModelerModelled after original by
Johann Joachim Kändler
(German, 1706 - 1775)
ModelerModelled after original by
Peter Reinicke
(German, 1715 - 1768)
CultureEnglish
OriginStaffordshire, England
PeriodGeorge II (1727-1760)
Datec.1755-1765
MediumSalt-glazed stoneware
DimensionsOverall: 11.7 x 6.7 cm (4 5/8 x 2 5/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Staffordshire coloured salt-glaze stoneware figure of Mezzetin from the Meissen model by J. J. Kaendler and P. Reinicke. It is in brown snood, brown ruff, mottled blue jacket and pale mottled pink cloak. As well as brown breeches and dark shoes, and is standing before a tree-stump on a green mound base.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.962
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English EarthenwareCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Bow Porcelain Works
c.1760-1765
Object number: G83.1.853
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1736-40
Object number: G83.1.901
Artist / Maker: Longton Hall Porcelain Factory
c.1754-1757
Object number: G83.1.897.1-2
