Teapot of pomegranate form
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Datec.1740
Mediumhard-paste porcelain, and press moulded.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.593.1-2): 11 x 17.5 x 10.2 cm (4 5/16 x 6 7/8 x 4 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue, impressed "33"
DescriptionMeissen white tea pot and cover with moulded leaf cover. The body has simple moulded leafy branches. The base formed as a seven pointed star.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.593.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
Not on view
c.1700; decorated in Europe, c.1730
Object number: G83.1.821.1-.2
Artist / Maker: Bonaventura Gottlieb Häuer
c.1745
Object number: G83.1.665a-c
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-1730
Object number: G83.1.659
Artist / Maker: Chantilly Porcelain Manufactory
c.1745
Object number: G08.7.12.1a-b&.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-1730
Object number: G83.1.595.1a-b-2a-b
