Covered tea pot 1765 - 1770
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ceramic, porcelain
simple decoration style
decorative element
pottery
ceramic
jewelry design
porcelain
culinary art
food illustration
stoneware
england
ceramic
earthenware
food photography
This teapot, made by the Worcester Porcelain Works, is a fine example of 18th-century English porcelain. The piece is decorated with a vibrant blue ground and features a central panel depicting exotic birds amidst lush foliage. The intricate details and gold accents highlight the craftsmanship of the Worcester Porcelain Works. This piece, along with the matching creamer and sugar bowl, would have been a prized possession in a gentleman's home during the 18th century, reflecting the growing popularity of tea consumption and the appreciation for fine porcelain in England.
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During the 1700s, Europeans were fascinated with travel accounts of exotic places that few would actually visit, like China, Japan, and India. In place of actual encounters, people surrounded themselves with products imported from Asia and the Middle East or influenced by Eastern designs. English ceramics factories like Worcester imitated Chinese ceramics and decorated its porcelain with Asian motifs, such as the landscapes and exotic birds seen here, in an effort to compete with a lucrative market.
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