Pulcinella
Manufacturer
Bow Porcelain Works
(English, 1744 - 1776)
CultureEnglish
OriginStratford-le-Bow, London, England
PeriodGeorge II (1727-1760)
Datec.1750
MediumSoft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 13.5 x 9.6 cm (5 5/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Outside Diameter: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionBow figure of Pulcinello from the Commedia dell'Arte, standing in a characteristic pose with hunched back and exaggerated paunch. He is wearing a pale yellow jacket and trousers with red buttons, mauve ruff and pointed red-brown hat. He has a kerchief held in one hand, and is on a square flat base. It is probably by the Muses Modeller.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.844
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
1737
Object number: G83.1.661
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
c. 1930-35
Object number: G83.1.947
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1740-1741
Object number: G83.1.914
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1736-40
Object number: G83.1.901
