Who created "Tea caddy (part of a service)"?

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

When was "Tea caddy (part of a service)" created?

This artwork was created 1760–65.

What medium is "Tea caddy (part of a service)"?

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

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

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

Tea caddy (part of a service)

Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory|Kajetan Purtscher

1760–65

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Dimensions

H. 5 1/2 in. (14.0 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

64.101.301a, b

Art Historical Context

This exquisite tea caddy, crafted by the renowned Nymphenburg Por Manufactory in Germany between 1760 and 1765, exemplifies the height of 18th-century European porcelain. Modeled by Kajetan Purtscher, it forms part of a larger service and stands just 5½ inches tall, made from hard-paste porcelain technical triumph that allowed for delicate translucency and durability rivaling prized Chinese imports. Adorned with intricate motifs of flowers and leaves, reflects the Rococo era's love for naturalistic elegance and playful ornamentation. In the opulent courts of Bavaria, where Nymphenburg flouris...

Tea caddy (part of a service)

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