Koffiekan
Manufacture Oud-Loosdrecht
c. 1784
Medium
painting technique
Dimensions
8.5; 3.5; 16.4; 13; 11; 5.2
About this artwork
width 11 cm x depth 8.5 cm
Art Historical Context
This charming coffee pot, titled *Koffiekan*, was produced by the Manufacture Oud-Loosdrecht around 1784. Standing just 13 centimeters tall with a compact width of 11 centimeters and depth of 8.5 centimeters, the piece reflects the refined scale of domestic porcelain objects made for 18th-century European households. Its creation through painting techniques underscores the careful hand-decoration applied to functional ceramics, transforming everyday items into works of subtle artistry. As a product of the Dutch Oud-Loosdrecht factory, the coffee pot represents a moment when European manufactu...