Teapot 1745 - 1765

This teapot, made in the Whieldon type, is a fine example of 18th-century English ceramics. The "agate" ware, a type of stoneware, is characterized by its mottled, swirling patterns in shades of brown, green, and white. The teapot's rounded body and simple, elegant handle reflect the aesthetic preferences of the time. This piece, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the growing popularity of tea drinking in England during the 18th century.