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Harlequin with bagpipes

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
Modeler (German, 1706 - 1775)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
DateJuly 1736
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 11.7 x 8.3 x 5.7 cm (4 5/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.)
MarkingsTrace of underglaze blue crossed swords
DescriptionMeissen figure of Harlequin playing the bagpipes, with his legs crossed and free from the plain rock-work base. The painted face is turning towards the upright mouthpiece and the hands grasping the chanter reed. He is wearing a blue tricorn hat and a shirt with ruffled collar and cuffs. The jacket has red and aqua triangular design and playing card pattern. He also wears purple pantaloons and black buckled shoes.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.905
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
Not on view
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