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Made at: Meissen Manufactory (Germany)
Modeled by: Peter Reinicke (German, 1715–1768)
Modeled by: Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706–1775)
Modeled by: Peter Reinicke (German, 1715–1768)
Modeled by: Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706–1775)
German
about 1745
Medium/Technique
Hard-paste porcelain with colored enamel and gilded decoration
Dimensions
Overall: 16.5 x 12.7 x 10.2 cm (6 1/2 x 5 x 4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lesley Sheafer
Accession Number56.276
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionOn oval base with yellow flowers, tree trunk repaired. Black shoes & breeches, and pattern on gold-edged, purple vest. White coat, gold buttons, green hat (tiny chip in gilt rim). Mottled brown case, black pack atop, white strap, on back. Furled map in left hand; in right hand, an open map of France in lavender.
Provenance1956, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lesley Sheafer, New York, to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 12, 1956)