Theekom met een grijs glazuur
anonymous; anonymous
c. 1700 - c. 1799
Medium
turning
Dimensions
7.7; 12.9; 5.5
About this artwork
voet: diameter 5,5 cm
Art Historical Context
Nestled among the delicate ceramics of the 18th, *Theekom met eenjs glazuur* (Teacup with a Grayaze) is a charming anonymous work from around 1700–1799. Crafted through turning—a traditional potter's wheel technique—this petite vessel stands just 7.7 cm tall with a rim diameter of 12.9 cm and a sturdy foot of 5.5 cm. Its subtle gray glaze offers a smooth, matte finish, evoking the understated elegance of everyday Dutch tableware from the period. In the 18th century, tea drinking swept through Europe, particularly the Netherlands, fueling demand for affordable ceramics like this one. Anonymous...