Pitcher 1715 - 1725

This 18th-century pitcher, crafted in Vienna, is a fine example of the Chinoiserie style, which was popular in Europe during that era. The pitcher's white porcelain body is decorated with a whimsical scene of a Chinese figure, likely a nobleman or a scholar, amidst stylized flora and fauna. The delicate details and muted palette are characteristic of the era's fascination with Eastern aesthetics. The pitcher is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.