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Teapot (part of a service)

Manufactory Meissen Manufactory German
1723–26
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 533
This teapot, which reflects one of the earliest teapot forms produced at Meissen, belongs to a service that includes the similarly decorated coffeepot (1974.356.424) and sugar box (1974.356.426). The service is notable for the rich gold background that is carefully worked to depict foliage and birds. Like the other components of the service, the teapot is decorated with Asian figures in exotic dress engaged in a variety of activities, including the preparation of tea.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Teapot (part of a service)
  • Manufactory: Meissen Manufactory (German, 1710–present)
  • Date: 1723–26
  • Culture: German, Meissen
  • Medium: Hard-paste porcelain, gilt silver
  • Dimensions: H. with cover 4 in. (10.2 cm.)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Porcelain
  • Credit Line: The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973
  • Object Number: 1974.356.425a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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