Harlequin
Manufacturer
Bow Porcelain Works
(English, 1744 - 1776)
CultureEnglish
OriginStratford-le-Bow, London, England
PeriodGeorge II (1727-1760)
Dateca.1750-1754; later decoration, ca.1765
MediumSoft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 12.2 x 5.4 cm (4 13/16 x 2 1/8 in.)
Outside Diameter: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.)
MarkingsRed anchor and dagger
DescriptionBow figure of Harlequin on square base, right hand holding hat on his head, left hand holding baton (slapstick).
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.855
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Bow Porcelain Works
ca.1765
Object number: G83.1.856.1-2
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1760-1765
Object number: G83.1.863
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
April or May 1738
Object number: G83.1.910
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
ca. 1930-35
Object number: G83.1.947
