The Italian Musicians

Manufacturer Bow Porcelain Works (English, 1744 - 1776)

CultureEnglish

OriginStratford-le-Bow, London, England

PeriodGeorge III (1760-1820)

Datec.1765; model introduced c.1750-1754

MediumSoft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding

DimensionsOverall: 20 x 14.9 x 13.4 cm (7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in., 13.4 cm)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionBow Italian Comedy Group of Scaramouche and Isabella seated on a four-footed scroll base. Isabella plays a mandolin and Scaramouche sings, holding a music score.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.852

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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