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Theiere a la Reine
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Teapot
Theiere a la Reine
Made at: Vincennes Manufactory (France)
French
1753–54
Object Place: Europe, France
Medium/Technique
Soft-paste porcelain with enamel and gilded decoration
Dimensions
13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Pirie
Accession Number1984.976a-b
CollectionsEurope
DescriptionTeapot of truncated cone shaped handle, octagonal spout and domed cover topped with flower finial. Bleu lapis ground with two shaped reserves on each side of pot, two on cover, and one underneath spout, each decorated with flying birds in polychrome enamels on white ground. Reserves enclosed by elaborate trellis and floral gilding.
Marks
In blue on unglazed base, interlaced Ls enclosing date letter A with dot below the A and a dot above and at each side of the Ls.
ProvenanceGift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Pirie to the MFA in 1984 (Accession Date: January 16, 1985)