Teabowl and saucer

Art Historical Context

This delicate teabowl and sa, crafted by the Zurich Pottery and Porcelain Factory around 1775, exemplifies the of Swiss porcelain production in the late 18th century. from hard-paste porcelain technically advanced material fired at high temperatures to achieve the translucent strength and pure white body rivaling prized Chinese imports—these pieces were part of Europe's booming luxury ceramics industry. Zurich's factory, active from 1763 to 1783, was a key player in this movement, blending local innovation with international tastes during the Enlightenment era when tea drinking became a fashio...