Not currently on display at the V&A

Figure

ca. 1750 (designed), middle of 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Figure in hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded of a cooper. He stands on a rococo scrollwork base, and a barrel is at his side and a mallet in his left hand.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded
Brief description
Figure in hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded of a cooper, modelled by J.J. Kändler, ca. 1750, Meissen porcelain factory, Meissen, middle of 18th century
Physical description
Figure in hard-paste porcelain painted with enamels and gilded of a cooper. He stands on a rococo scrollwork base, and a barrel is at his side and a mallet in his left hand.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.3cm
Credit line
Given by B.W. Potts, in memory of his family
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.134-1993

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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