Teapot painted by J.F.Metzsch (d. 1766)
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
DecoratorDecoration attributed to
J. F. Metzsch
(German, died 1766)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
Datec.1723; decorated in Bayreuth, c.1745
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall: 12.7 x 10.1 x 16.3 cm (5 x 4 x 6 7/16 in.)
MarkingsCrossed swords in underglaze blue
DescriptionMeissen teapot and cover with Bayreuth 'Hausmaler' in the manner of J. F. Metzsch. It is decorated with panels of landscapes within borders in gilding and purple with leaf-scrolls in iron-red, purple, yellow, black and gilt. The cover has scattered insects in colours above a gilt-scroll border. The curved spout has a grotesque-mask terminal and a gilt-metal mount.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.771
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiStatus
On view
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