Teapot with Harbour Scenes
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus III (1733-1763)
Date1744
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding; silver chain
DimensionsOverall: 9.5 x 18.2 cm (3 3/4 x 7 3/16 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue, gilder's mark "9." in gold, date 1744
DescriptionBaluster teapot and cover, with bird's-mask spout and shell and scroll handle enriched in gilding. There is a courting couple and obelisk, with figures beside a river with sailing vessels. There is a silver chain attachment.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.617a-b
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Fürstenberg Porcelain Company
c.1760
Object number: G83.1.1056
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1755
Object number: G83.1.1051.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725; decorated outside the factory c.1750
Object number: G83.1.817.1-.2