Couple Dressed as Persians 1755 - 1765

"Couple Dressed as Persians" is a pair of porcelain figurines created by the French manufactory Mennecy between 1755 and 1765, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The figures depict a man and a woman in elaborate Persian-inspired costumes, showcasing the fashion trends of the Rococo era. The figures are standing on small bases and are depicted with naturalistic detail, showcasing the technical prowess of the Mennecy factory. These figures are an excellent example of 18th-century European fascination with the exotic, particularly the East.