Minneapolis Institute of Art

Teapot

Worcester Porcelain Factory (Royal Worcester)

Date

c. 1765

Medium

Porcelain with underglaze blue and enamel decoration

Department

European Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

During the 18th century, English ceramic factories imitated Chinese ceramics in an effort to compete with the lucrative porcelain market. This teapot, inspired by a Chinese model, is decorated with Chinese-style court ladies. England, Europe

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