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Mounted Chinese Teapot at The Getty
This unique and rare mounted teapot, made of precious materials, reflects the value of tea in Europe during the 1700s. It also reveals the European passion for Chinese porcelain. After being imported from China, porcelain objects were often decorated with gold, silver, or gilt bronze mounts to enhance their value and rarity. The silver mounts on this teapot are particularly noteworthy because of their unusual engraved and pierced motifs, and the prominent placement of the hinges. Also, the original porcelain handle was broken and replaced by one that cleverly incorporates a tea leaf into the design.
10. Teapot
Mounted Chinese Teapot at The Getty
This unique and rare mounted teapot, made of precious materials, reflects the value of tea in Europe during the 1700s. It also reveals the European passion for Chinese porcelain. After being imported from China, porcelain objects were often decorated with gold, silver, or gilt bronze mounts to enhance their value and rarity. The silver mounts on this teapot are particularly noteworthy because of their unusual engraved and pierced motifs, and the prominent placement of the hinges. Also, the original porcelain handle was broken and replaced by one that cleverly incorporates a tea leaf into the design.
10. Teapot