Young Sultan and Sultana Dressed for a Masquerade
Manufacturer
Höchst Porcelain Factory
(German, 1746 - 1796)
ModelerModelling attributed to
Johann Peter Melchior
(1747 - 1825)
CultureGerman
OriginHöchst, Mainz, Germany
Datec.1775
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G96.5.238.1): 18.7 x 10.9 x 10.2 cm (7 3/8 x 4 5/16 x 4 in.)
MarkingsWheel in underglaze-blue
DescriptionHöchst figure of a young sultan wearing a mask, modelled by J. P. Melchior.
Credit LineThe Hans Syz Collection
Object numberG96.5.238.1
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
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