Harlequin

Manufacturer Bow Porcelain Works (English, 1744 - 1776)

ModelerModelling attributed to Muses Modeller

CultureEnglish

OriginStratford-le-Bow, London, England

PeriodGeorge II (1727-1760)

Datec.1750-1754; later decoration, c.1765

MediumSoft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels

DimensionsOverall: 12.2 x 5.4 cm (4 13/16 x 2 1/8 in.) Outside Diameter: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.)

MarkingsRed anchor and dagger

DescriptionBow figure of Harlequin on square base, right hand holding hat on his head, left hand holding baton (slapstick).

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.855

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

English Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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