Description:
Chinese export porcelain coffeepot with a domed cover, decorated with applied molded, scrolling floral sprays in green, red, pink, and gilding, which copied an early 18th century European silver form and was made for the Scandinavian market. According to Dr. C.J.A. Jorg: "Coffee was introduced into Europe around 1670. Soon it became popular as a drink and coffee houses came into existence in all big cities. For teapots the Chinese provided the basic shape, but for coffee pots a new form was devised. The conical type is the oldest, the handle being placed either opposite the spout or at an angle, as on this piece. The pear-shaped pot after German porcelain became fashionable in Chinese export porcelain around 1760. Coffee pots were ordered and bought separately in China, but also formed an indispensable part of large tea, coffee and chocolate services." The pot has a high-domed lid with a gilt pointed knop, fluted or melon-reeded body, double-scroll-shaped handle, and curved spout. The applied floral sprays, which were fashionable from about 1730-1740, were an expensive addition.
Subjects:
Pottery; Enamel and enameling; glaze (coating by location); polychrome; Porcelain Link to share this object record:
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