https://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/24523/fullTeapotca.1730Meissen Porcelain ManufactoryOverall (G83.1.607a-b): 11.7 x 8.9 x 13 cm (4 5/8 x 3 1/2 x 5 1/8 in.)Hard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels, gildingGift of George and Helen GardinerOrigin: Meissen, Dresden, GermanyG83.1.607a-b1The pear-shaped teapot with a domed lid surmounted by an oval knop concealing an air-hole. Having a simple handle and curved spout enriched in touches of gilt. The teapot is on a delicate, pale yellow ground with two black-rimmed cartouches containing a marine scene including ships, figures, buildings, trees, water, and scattered flying birds, painted in polychrome enamels. The yellow ground is decorated with sprays of 'indianische Blumen' in iron-red, purple, pale blue and green, with gilt rims.18th Century European PorcelainGerman PorcelainMeissen[]European CeramicsGerman Porcelain1854501175GermanAugustus II (1694-1733)Crossed swords in underglaze blue