Pair of figural incense (pastille) burners, modelled by F.A. Bustelli
Manufacturer
Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1747)
CultureGerman
OriginMunich, Bavaria, Germany
Dateca.1760
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, and enamel.
DimensionsOverall: 10 x 6 x 6 cm (3 15/16 x 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 in.)
MarkingsImpressed shield
DescriptionPair of Nymphenburg chinoiserie incense (pastille) burners, modelled by Franz Anton Bustelli as a Chinese man and companion. They are seated crossed-legged and their arms folded into their sleeves. The man has a yellow conical hat and jacket and green trousers, and his companion is in a brown hat and collar and puce-striped yellow dress. They sit on puce and salmon cushions, and the white socles on four bracket feet.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.702.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
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Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
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