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Jodelet

Manufacturer (German, founded 1710)
Modeler (German, 1706 - 1775)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1748
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 15.2 cm (6 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionA Meissen figure of Jodelet modelled by J. J. Kaendler. Shown standing holding a bag, he wears a black cap, pink-lined white cloak, white and yellow breeches and red shoes with blue florettes. His jacket has playing cards on a grey ground on one side, and coloured diamond-pattern on the other.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.948
Classifications
European Ceramics
Sub-classification
German Porcelain
Status
On view
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