Coffeepot
Unknown Artist
ca. 1760–65
Medium
Salt-glazed stoneware, with polychrome enamel
Dimensions
Height: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
Classification
Ceramics-Pottery
Culture
British, Staffordshire
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Russell S. Carter, 1945
Accession Number
45.12.63a, b
Tags
Art Historical Context
This elegant coffeepot, crafted 1760–65 in Staffordshire,, exemplifies the vibrant ceramic tradition of the British potteries during the mid-18th century. from salt-glazed stone—a durable, practical alternative to fragile porcelain—the piece stands at 8¾ inches tall, perfect for serving the increasingly popular hot beverage of coffee in genteel households. Staffordshire factories, like those in Stoke-on-Trent, revolutionized pottery production at this time, blending industrial innovation with artistic flair to create affordable luxury goods for a growing middle class. Theeepot's surface is en...