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Teapot

c. 1750–70
maker

Meissen Porcelain Factory

(German, est. c. 1710)
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Culture
Germany, Meissen
Medium
porcelain
Measurements
Overall: 12 x 43.5 x 19.5 cm (4 3/4 x 17 1/8 x 7 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Muriel Butkin 2009.104.a
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Location
Not on view
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A spherical yellow porcelain teapot features a round body that widens at the center before narrowing toward a lidless opening. A lobed white medallion outlined in brown displays a bouquet of orange, blue, and purple flowers. To either side, a white spout and scrolled handle flare outward, both accented with feathered magenta patterns. The vessel sits on a slight base, with the ornate handle mirroring the upward sweep of the spout.

Teapot

c. 1750–70

Meissen Porcelain Factory

(German, est. c. 1710)
Germany, Meissen

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