Teapot with Commedia dell'Arte Scenes
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
DecoratorDecoration attributed to
Johann Gregor Höroldt
(Austrian, 1696-1775)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Dateca.1723-1725
MediumHard-paste porcelain with lustre, overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 11.4 x 16.5 cm (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)
MarkingsInscribed K.P.M. for Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur, the mark used by Meissen between April 1723 and 1725
DescriptionMeissen teapot and cover, the body superbly painted with Italian Comedy subjects by J.G. Herold. It has two large panels enclosed by brown, red, and gold scroll work and small panels of pink lustre. One panel depicts a masked Harlequin gesturing to Bagolin, who hold a lute. The other panel depicts a masked Pantaloon and a smiling Mezzetine. The handle, spout and cover are painted with small flower sprays in Asian style.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.658a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
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