Who created "Coffeepot (part of a service)"?

Coffeepot (part of a service) was created by Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory|Kajetan Purtscher in 1760–65.

When was "Coffeepot (part of a service)" created?

This artwork was created 1760–65.

What medium is "Coffeepot (part of a service)"?

Coffeepot (part of a service) is Hard-paste porcelain.

Is "Coffeepot (part of a service)" in the public domain?

Yes, Coffeepot (part of a service) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Coffeepot (part of a service)

Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory|Kajetan Purtscher

1760–65

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Dimensions

H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm.)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

German, Nymphenburg

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1964

Accession Number

64.101.300a, b

Tags

Flowers

Art Historical Context

This elegant coffeepot, crafted by the renowned Nymphenburg Porcelainufactory in Germany around 1760–65, exemplifies the opulence of Rococo porcelain during the height of Bavarian decorative arts. Produced under the patronage of the Wittelsbach electors, Nymphenburg was a leading European center for hard-paste porcelain—a technically advanced material fired at high temperatures for exceptional translucency and strength, rivaling the finest Chinese exports. Painter Kajetan Purtscher likely contributed the delicate floral motifs, a hallmark of the manufactory's intricate overglaze enameling tech...

Coffeepot (part of a service)

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