Dancing Harlequin
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
Modeler
Peter Reinicke
(German, 1715 - 1768)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
DateApril 1744
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, enamel, and gold.
DimensionsOverall: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)
MarkingsModel no. 454; marked with trace of underglaze blue swords and incised X
DescriptionMeissen figure of Harlequin modelled by Peter Reinicke. He is dancing with his right hand raised to his nose and his left hand holding a slapstick.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.923
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainCollections
Status
On viewArtist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
April or May 1738
Object number: G83.1.910
Artist / Maker: Bow Porcelain Works
ca.1765
Object number: G83.1.856.1-2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
January 1743
Object number: G83.1.919
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
ca.1740-1746
Object number: G83.1.917
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
ca.1736-40
Object number: G83.1.915
Artist / Maker: Johann Joachim Kändler
ca. 1930-35
Object number: G83.1.947