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Figure of a Chinese Archer

Made by: Nymphenburg Manufactory (Germany)
Modeled by: Franz Anton Bustelli (1723–1763)
German
about 1765

Medium/Technique Porcelain
Dimensions Height: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Kiyi and Edward M. Pflueger Collection. Bequest of Edward M. Pflueger and Gift of Kiyi Powers Pflueger
Accession Number2006.975
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionStanding in elaborate contra-posto, in navette-shaped pink hat, gray cloak and doublet over an iron-red flowered shirt with gilt trim and puce-striped yellow robe, on shaped semi-circular base. The clasp to his belt impressed with a Bavarian shield mark.
Marks Incised I. D.
ProvenanceKiyi and Edward M. Pflueger, New York