Teapot 1675 - 1690

This octagonal teapot, created by Dutch Delftware potter Rochus Jacobsz Hoppesteyn between 1675 and 1690, showcases the popularity of the "chinoiserie" style in 17th-century Europe. The teapot is decorated with a central panel depicting a figure in Chinese attire, as well as floral motifs and landscape elements. The intricate blue, red, and gold palette evokes the aesthetic of East Asian porcelain, which was highly sought after by European collectors at the time. This teapot is a testament to the Dutch mastery of tin-glazed earthenware and the influence of Chinese aesthetics on European decorative arts. It is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.