Teapot by Worcester Royal Porcelain Company

Teapot c. 1770

worcesterroyalporcelaincompany

theartinstituteofchicago

ceramic, porcelain, inorganic-material

egg art

jewellry advertising photography

war

product fashion photography

ceramic

jewelry design

porcelain

culinary art

food illustration

wash background

inorganic-material

nostalgic styling

watercolour illustration

decorative-art

cartoon theme

This teapot, crafted by the Worcester Royal Porcelain Company around 1770, showcases the intricate artistry of 18th-century English ceramics. Its elegant form and vibrant decoration, featuring a dragon amidst floral motifs, exemplifies the popular "Chinese" style prevalent during the period. The teapot's white porcelain base serves as a canvas for a captivating palette of reds, greens, yellows, and purples, capturing the fascination with East Asian aesthetics that swept through Europe. This piece, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, stands as a testament to the skillful craftsmanship and artistic ingenuity of the Worcester Royal Porcelain Company.