Figure of a miner
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
Modeler
Johann Joachim Kändler
(German, 1706 - 1775)
Modeler
Peter Reinicke
(German, 1715 - 1768)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus III (1733-1763)
Dateca.1750
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 20 x 7.7 x 9.1 cm (7 7/8 x 3 1/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionA Meissen figure of a miner (Bergmann) modelled by J.J. Kaendler and P. Reinicke, standing in black, white and gold uniform holding an axe over his right shoulder. He is on a mound base with flowers.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.672
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1750
Object number: G83.1.671
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
ca.1736-40
Object number: G83.1.901
Artist / Maker: Höchst Porcelain Factory
ca.1750-1755
Object number: G83.1.885
Artist / Maker: Peter Reinicke
ca.1755-1765
Object number: G83.1.962
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
April or May 1738
Object number: G83.1.910