Dancer with watch 1735 - 1745

This porcelain figurine, "Dancer with Watch", was produced by the Meissen Manufactory between 1735 and 1745. The figure is a representation of a young man in 18th-century dress, wearing a feathered hat and holding a pocket watch. The figurine is a testament to the Meissen Manufactory's renowned skills in porcelain production during the Rococo era. Its intricate details, including the delicate painting and the lifelike pose, demonstrate the technical mastery of the artists and artisans of the time. This charming figure, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is a beautiful example of European decorative arts and a symbol of the Rococo period's fascination with elegance and leisure.