Teapot
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Datec.1730
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.607a-b): 11.7 x 8.9 x 13 cm (4 5/8 x 3 1/2 x 5 1/8 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionThe pear-shaped teapot with a domed lid surmounted by an oval knop concealing an air-hole. Having a simple handle and curved spout enriched in touches of gilt. The teapot is on a delicate, pale yellow ground with two black-rimmed cartouches containing a marine scene including ships, figures, buildings, trees, water, and scattered flying birds, painted in polychrome enamels. The yellow ground is decorated with sprays of 'indianische Blumen' in iron-red, purple, pale blue and green, with gilt rims.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.607a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Sèvres Porcelain Manufactory
1780
Object number: G83.1.1074.1,.2.-3
Artist / Maker: Claudius Innocentius du Paquier Factory
c.1725-1730
Object number: G83.1.1222.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1728-1730
Object number: G83.1.605a-b
c.1700; decorated in Europe, c.1730
Object number: G83.1.821.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Chantilly Porcelain Manufactory
c.1730-1740
Object number: G04.18.10a-b