Harlequin with Vase
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Dateca.1755
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall: 8.5 x 4.5 cm (3 3/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA Meissen gold-mounted scent bottle and stopper formed as Harlequin in iron-red blue-lined hat, yellow jacket, with iron-red and blue pattern and pink trousers. He is leaning against a Rococo vase enriched with gilding. There is a Rococo wave scroll, mount and stopper with a chain attachment.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1051.1-.2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On viewArtist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1760-1765
Object number: G83.1.863
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
ca.1755
Object number: G83.1.978