Coffeepot 1735 - 1750

This elegant coffeepot was created by the Meissen Manufactory, and it is adorned with symbols that speak volumes about its time. Notice the grotesque mask on the spout, a motif drawn from ancient theatrical traditions, meant to ward off evil and protect what is precious within. Consider how these masks, reminiscent of the gargoyles on Gothic cathedrals, have transformed over centuries. What was once a symbol of fear becomes a decorative guardian. The coffeepot, a vessel for social gatherings, becomes a stage where the past and present intertwine. Embedded in this pot, we see reflections of earlier ages. A memory of the past, re-imagined in porcelain, speaking to our collective, subconscious desire to protect and preserve our daily rituals. The emotional power lies in its ability to remind us of the cyclical nature of cultural motifs, resurfacing and evolving in new contexts.