Teapot (part of a set)
Unknown Artist
second quarter 18th century
Medium
Earthenware, silver
Dimensions
Height (with cover): 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)
Classification
Ceramics-Pottery
Culture
German, Bayreuth
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Estate of James Hazen Hyde, 1959
Accession Number
59.208.40a, b
Tags
Art Historical Context
This charming teapot, part of a larger set, hails from Bayreuth, Germany, during the second quarter of the18th century—a golden era for European decorative arts. Craft from earthenware with silver accents, it stands just under 4 inches tall with its cover embodying the delicate scale of Rococo-era tableware. Produced in Bayreuth's renowned faience workshops, these pieces were tin-glazed earthenware prized for their vibrant colors and intricate molded forms. The teapot's surface likely features whimsical motifs of camels, human figures, and instruments, reflecting the period's fascination with ...