Koffiekan with stars and ornamental borders c. 1791 - 1801

This porcelain coffee pot, produced by the Kaiserliche Porzellanmanufaktur, is a prime example of late 18th-century European ceramics. The pot is decorated with a delicate pattern of gold stars on a white ground, surrounded by ornate borders of gold and a band of purple. The piece exhibits the elegant and refined style characteristic of the period, showcasing the skilled craftsmanship of the Imperial Porcelain Manufactory in Vienna. The coffee pot's elegant form and exquisite decoration make it a treasured piece of European decorative arts.