Harlequin
Manufacturer
St. James Factory
(English, 1749 - 1759)
CultureEnglish
OriginLondon, London, England
Datec.1751-1754
MediumGlassy (frit) soft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels; gold mounts
DimensionsOverall: 8.8 x 3.8 cm (3 7/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA 'Girl-in-a-Swing' scent bottle in the form of a standing figure of Harlequin. He is wearing a gaily coloured costume, black mask and cocked hat. He is holding a slap-stick and beaker, and standing beside a yellow ground flower sprigged barrel. It is all on a mound base painted with coloured sprigs with gold mounts.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.1009
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
January 1743
Object number: G83.1.919
