Pantalone

Manufacturer Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (German, founded 1710)

ModelerModelling attributed to Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706 - 1775)

CultureGerman

OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany

Dateca.1744

MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding

DimensionsOverall: 13.3 x 8.3 cm (5 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.)

MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue

DescriptionMeissen Pantalone, with his left leg infront of the right leg. His right hand is raised while the left is hidden beneath the ample folds of his cloak. His short hair and pointed beard are grey. He wears a black cap on his curly hair, an iron-red waistcoat, gilt buttons and a white bandolier, and iron-red breeches. His stockings are white, and the slippers are yellow with iron-red heels. The long cloak is white and a brown scabbard hangs at the waist with a gilt handle protruding. He stands on a pad base, set with coloured flowers and leaves in relief.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.932

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

German Porcelain

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Status

On view