Teapot 1737 - 1741

This porcelain teapot, produced by the Meissen Manufactory between 1737 and 1741, features a charming figure of a putto riding a swan. The intricate details of the sculpture and the elegant design of the teapot exemplify the high quality of Meissen porcelain during the Rococo period. The teapot is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The Meissen Manufactory, founded in 1710, played a significant role in the development of European porcelain production, and its works are highly sought after by collectors worldwide.