Teapot
Manufacturer
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
CultureGerman
OriginMeissen, Dresden, Germany
PeriodAugustus II (1694-1733)
Dateca.1730
MediumHard-paste porcelain with overglaze enamel, gilding
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.829.1-2): 9 x 12 cm (3 9/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionHausmaler teapot and cover of small ovoid shape with pine-cone knop and wishbone handle. It is decorated in purple camaieu with two mythological scenes, one showing Thetis carrying Achilles in her arms accompanied by nymphs, and in the other Achilles is with his mother and his teacher Chiron. It is all beneath a gilt border with floral motifs, and a faceted spout.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.829.1-2
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
German Porcelain - HausmalereiStatus
On view
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