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Figure, "Blackamoor" Figure of a Servant, 18th century

This is a figure. It was modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler and manufactured by Meissen Porcelain Manufactory. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1960. Its medium is hard paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold. It is a part of the department.

This object was donated by Estate of James Hazen Hyde. It is credited Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 14 × 5.7 × 5.5 cm (5 1/2 × 2 1/4 × 2 3/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Underside: [1] "78[8]" (?), written in pencil (in center and closer to edge, partially obscured by museum label) [2] "[...]07" (?), written in pencil (towards edge, partially obscured) [3] "B", written in red

It is signed

Unsigned

It is inscribed

Uninscribed

Cite this object as

Figure, "Blackamoor" Figure of a Servant, 18th century; Manufactured by Meissen Porcelain Manufactory (Germany); Modeled by Johann Joachim Kändler (German, 1706–1775); hard paste porcelain, vitreous enamel, gold; H x W x D: 14 × 5.7 × 5.5 cm (5 1/2 × 2 1/4 × 2 3/16 in.); Gift of the Estate of James Hazen Hyde; 1960-1-39-b

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