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Pierrot

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
Modeler (German, 1715 - 1768)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
DateJuly 1744
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 14.5 x 7 cm (5 11/16 x 2 3/4 in.) Outside Diameter: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.)
MarkingsTraces of crossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionA Meissen white figure of Pierrot modelled by J. J. Kandler and P. Reinicke from the Duke of Weissenfels service. He is standing, wearing a broad hat and ruff, with his arms raised.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.937
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
On view
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