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Harlequin with a Pince-Nez

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
Modeler (German, 1706 - 1775)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1740-1746
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 18.5 x 8 x 7.6 cm (7 5/16 x 3 1/8 x 3 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionMeissen figure of Harlequin with a lorgon modelled by Johann Joachim Kaendler. The moustachioed comedian is dancing, and is leering through the prince-nez spectacles held in his right hand. He is taking a pinch of snuff with his left hand from the oval box suspended at his waist.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.917
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
On view
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