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Beggar with Hurdy-gurdy
Made at: Chelsea Manufactory (England, active 1745–1784)
English
About 1749–52
Object Place: Europe, England
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain with colored enamel decoration
Dimensions
14.61 x 14.16 cm (5 3/4 x 5 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Richard C. Paine
Accession Number53.1029
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CollectionsEurope
DescriptionSeated figure, legs crossed below knees, extend over oval base with applied leaves and flower at each side. Holds brown instrument in lap with left hand, turns crank with right. Ragged yellow breeches and gray coat, pack on back, long hair, floppy brimmed hat, florid complexion. Black shoes with high heels and tongues. Model based on Meissen prototype.
Marks
Raised red anchor mark on base at back