Figure
1749-60 (made)
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Porcelain figure of Punch wearing costume consisting of a loose jacket or blouse with large buttons over trousers, both parts of this costume decorated with yellow, pink and white stripes. His upper face is concealed by a black mask and he wears black shoes. His head is covered by a turquoise cap with red band. He stands against a green mound (?) below which is an inscription in capital letters. His left arm rests against his belly.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | porcelain, painted in coloured enamels |
| Brief description | Porcelain figure of Punch for mounting as a seal, Charles Gouyn's factory, London, ca.1749-60 |
| Physical description | Porcelain figure of Punch wearing costume consisting of a loose jacket or blouse with large buttons over trousers, both parts of this costume decorated with yellow, pink and white stripes. His upper face is concealed by a black mask and he wears black shoes. His head is covered by a turquoise cap with red band. He stands against a green mound (?) below which is an inscription in capital letters. His left arm rests against his belly. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'JE FAIS RIRE', painted in black (On the mound on which the figure stands) |
| Credit line | Given by Sally Harnden in memory of her mother, Margaret Harnden |
| Object history | Found by the donor in a garden in Nottingham in 1970s |
| Historical context | The figure is missing its intaglio seal which would have been attached to the foot by a metal mount. |
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| Accession number | C.416-2017 |
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| Record created | November 7, 2017 |
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