Who created "Teapot (part of a service)"?

Teapot (part of a service) was created by Royal Porcelain Manufactory, Berlin in ca. 1790.

When was "Teapot (part of a service)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1790.

What medium is "Teapot (part of a service)"?

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

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

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

Teapot (part of a service)

Royal Porcelain Manufactory, Berlin

ca. 1790

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Dimensions

Height: 6 in. (15.2 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

German, Berlin

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Alfred Duane Pell, 1902

Accession Number

02.6.105a, b

Tags

ButterfliesFlowers

Art Historical Context

This elegant teapot, crafted by the esteemed Royal Porcelain Manuf in Berlin around 1790, exemplifies the pinnacle of late 18th-century European artistry. Produced as part of a larger service, it stands just 6 inches tall and features delicate motifs of butterflies and flowers, hand-painted in vibrant enamels over hard-paste porcelain—a technically advanced medium prized for its durability, translucency, and resemblance to coveted Chinese exports. The manufactory, under royal patronage, was renowned for such refined tablewares that graced aristocratic homes during the Enlightenment era. Hard-...

Teapot (part of a service)

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