Pierrot
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
Modeler
Peter Reinicke
(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 CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
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ca.1760-1765
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ca.1754-1757
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ca.1736-40
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Artist / Maker: Peter Reinicke
ca.1755-1765
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ca.1742; decorated after 1760 but before 1802
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ca.1745-1750
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