Coffeepot 1765 - 1775

This English porcelain coffeepot, produced in Liverpool between 1765 and 1775, is adorned with a playful scene of figures in Chinese-inspired dress. The intricate blue and white decoration, characteristic of 18th-century European ceramics, reflects the growing interest in East Asian art and culture during this period. The coffeepot's graceful form and whimsical imagery make it a charming example of decorative arts from the Age of Enlightenment. The coffeepot, which is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a reminder of the evolving tastes and artistic exchanges that characterized the era.