Teapot
Manufacturer
Frankenthal Porcelain Factory
(German, 1755 - 1799)
CultureGerman
OriginFrankenthal, Palatinate, Germany
Dateca.1760-1770
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.693.1-2): 14 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm (5 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 4 in.)
MarkingsCrowned CT monogram and interlaced AB in underglaze blue
DescriptionFrankenthal teapot and cover by Jacob Osterspey, the oviform body painted with Europa and the bull on one side. The reverse with a satyr lifting the cover from a sleeping nymph, and scattered sprigs of flowers. There is a gilt key fret and green band border on the shoulder and on the cover, and a double ogee handle with puce terminals.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.693.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German PorcelainStatus
On view
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