Woman playing a hurdy-gurdy 1760 - 1775

This porcelain figurine, "Woman playing a hurdy-gurdy," was created by the Höchst Manufactory in Germany between 1760 and 1775. The figure depicts a woman in a long, flowing gown, her hair tied up in a simple bun. She holds a hurdy-gurdy, a musical instrument common in the 18th century, and her expression is focused and determined. The figurine stands on a small pedestal, and is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of the Höchst Manufactory, a leading producer of porcelain during this period. This type of figurine was popular during the Rococo period and is a prime example of the genre of "figurines of the trades."