Sultan and Moor 1768 - 1779

"Sultan and Moor" is a porcelain figurine created by the Fürstenberg Porcelain Manufactory between 1768 and 1779. The figurine depicts a white sultan, dressed in elaborate, richly colored robes, and a black Moor in a striped garment, both standing on a decorative base. The piece represents the fascination with exotic cultures prevalent in the 18th century. The figurine is a notable example of the Fürstenberg Porcelain Manufactory's production during this period and is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.