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Coffeepot

Made at: Du Paquier Factory, Vienna (1718–1744)
Austrian (Vienna)
18th century
about 1730, with later decoration
Object Place: Europe, Vienna, Austria

Medium/Technique Hard-paste porcelain, colored enamels
Dimensions H. 25.4 cm (10 in.); W. 22.9 cm (9 in.)
Credit Line Gift of R. Thornton Wilson in memory of Joan Bergere Drayton
Accession Number67.983
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionHexagonal, white ground, polychromed chinoiserie figures in low relief; scroll handle terminating into foudog and open work scrolls with gilt trim; gilt trim lip; dog standing above spout; small blossoms in relief around foot. Hexagonal domed lid is missing.
Provenance1967, Blumka Gallery, New York; October 6, 1967, sold by Blumka to R. Thornton Wilson (b. 1886 - d. 1977), New York; 1967, gift of R. Thornton Wilson to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 8, 1967)