Teapot with raised florals and chinoiseries
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1725-1730
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze blue and gilded, raised ornament
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.718.1-2): 11.5 x 17.5 x 12 cm (4 1/2 x 6 7/8 x 4 3/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionMeissen teapot and cover decorated in gilding, possibly in the Aufenwerth workshop. It has chinoiserie scenes supported on gilt scrollwork brackets and divided by applied chrysanthemum sprays and birds. It is heightened in blue enamels and gilding, and all within gilt scrollwork borders. The low domed cover similarly decorated.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.718.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiStatus
On view
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