Mezzetin 1735 - 1745

The Meissen Manufactory, a German porcelain factory founded in 1710, created this figurine of the character Mezzetin between 1735 and 1745. Mezzetin, a stock character in Italian Commedia dell'Arte, is depicted in a theatrical pose with a ruffled collar, a pink doublet, and black breeches. The figurine is made of hard-paste porcelain and features elaborate details, such as the floral base and the character's exaggerated facial expression. This piece, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, highlights the artistry and technical skill of Meissen's porcelain production.