Figure of a miner
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus III (1733-1763)
Dateca.1750
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 20.5 x 8 cm (8 1/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue, painters mark "T O" conjoined
DescriptionA Meissen figure of a miner (Bergmann) modelled by J.J. Kaendler and P. Reinicke, standing in black, white and gold uniform holding a tray or ore over his shoulder. He has a sword tied at his waist, on mound base with flowers.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.673
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1750
Object number: G83.1.671
Artist / Maker: Höchst Porcelain Factory
ca.1750-1755
Object number: G83.1.885
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
ca.1736-40
Object number: G83.1.901
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
April or May 1738
Object number: G83.1.910
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1750-1755
Object number: G83.1.652.1-23
