Pagoda Figure for Burning Perfume
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Date1722-1725
MediumHard-paste porcelain with Böttger lustre, overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 9.2 x 7.6 x 6.4 cm (3 5/8 x 3 x 2 1/2 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionMeissen Pagoda Figure seated resting his right hand on one knee and wearing a lustre-bordered coat decorated in the manner of Johann Schmischek. It has floral motifs in bright colours which is loosely draped over his bare stomach.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.583
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1715-1725, decorated in Augsburg, ca.1725
Object number: G83.1.721
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Nayarit artist(s)
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.43.1 - 2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1729-1731
Object number: G83.1.624
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
ca.1736-40
Object number: G83.1.901
