Coffeepot with Rose Medallion
early 19th century
Medium
ceramics
Classification
ceramics
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of Erskine Hewitt
Accession Number
1938-57-706-a,b
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This elegant coffeepot, crafted by the Fürstenberg Porcelain Manufactory in the early nineteenth century, showcases the refined artistry of German ceramics during a period when European porcelain makers sought to rival the prestige of Chinese imports. Established in 1747 in the town of Fürstenberg an der Weser, the factory became renowned for its high-quality hard-paste porcelain, often featuring delicate painted decorations and elegant forms suited to aristocratic and middle-class households alike. The "Rose Medallion" motif likely refers to the coffeepot’s ornamental design, which echoes po...