Hanswurst
Manufacturer
Frankenthal Porcelain Factory
(German, 1755 - 1799)
Modeler
Johann Wilhelm Lanz
CultureGerman
OriginFrankenthal, Palatinate, Germany
Dateca.1755-1760
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 13 x 6.7 cm (5 1/8 x 2 5/8 in.)
MarkingsTrace of mark in underglaze blue. Impressed H
DescriptionFrankenthal figure of a Hanswurst modelled as a youthful figure wearing a yellow costume with a red heart. Below is a chequered jacket brightly coloured in tones of red, green, purple, yellow, black and white.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.877
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
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