The Italian Musicians
Manufacturer
Bow Porcelain Works
(English, 1744 - 1776)
CultureEnglish
OriginStratford-le-Bow, London, England
PeriodGeorge III (1760-1820)
Dateca.1765; model introduced ca.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 CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
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