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The Greeting Harlequin

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
Modeler (German, 1706 - 1775)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1740
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 16 x 7.5 cm (6 5/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue Model no. 632
DescriptionA Meissen figure of the Greeting Harlequin by J. J. Kaendler. He is shown bounding forward with his grey hat held in front of him, his grinning face turned to the right. He is wearing a white frilled collar over his chequered doublet which is coloured in yellow, turquoise and puce, trimmed in gilding. His trousers are in red, blue and white, and the flat base is plain and with tree-trunk support.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.908
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
On view
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