Who created "Teapot, from a Miniature Tea Set"?

Teapot, from a Miniature Tea Set was created by Du Paquier Porcelain Manufactory, Austrian, active 1719 â 1864 in 19thâmid- 19th century.

When was "Teapot, from a Miniature Tea Set" created?

This artwork was created 19thâmid- 19th century.

Is "Teapot, from a Miniature Tea Set" in the public domain?

Yes, Teapot, from a Miniature Tea Set is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Teapot, from a Miniature Tea Set

Du Paquier Porcelain Manufactory, Austrian, active 1719 â 1864

19thâmid- 19th century

Classification

ceramics

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane

Accession Number

1920-19-52-a,b

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's ceramics collection, this delicate *Teapot, from a Miniature Tea* hails from the esteemed Du Paquier Porcelainufactory in Austria, active from 1719 to 1864. Dating to the 19th through mid-19th century, it exemplifies the manufactory's legacy as Vienna's pioneering porcelain producer. Founded by entrepreneur Claude du Paquier, factory rivaled European leaders like Meissen, crafting luxurious hard-paste porcelain prized for its translucency and durability—qualities that elevated ceramics from utilitarian ware to high art. Miniature tea sets like ...

Teapot, from a Miniature Tea Set

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