Bowing Harlequin 1735 - 1745

"Bowing Harlequin" is a porcelain figurine created by the Meissen Manufactory in Germany between 1735 and 1745. The figurine depicts a harlequin, a stock character in Italian Commedia dell'arte, in a bowing pose. The harlequin is dressed in his traditional diamond-patterned costume, with a black beard and a ruff. The figurine is a fine example of Meissen's early porcelain work, known for its delicate detail and vibrant colors. It's currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.