Teapot 1715 - 1730

This exquisite teapot was crafted by the Meissen Manufactory, adorned with a silver spout in the form of a dragon’s head. The silhouettes of figures in exotic landscapes, evoke a sense of the Orient, a recurring theme in European art, signaling luxury and mystery. The dragon spout is particularly intriguing, and a potent symbol across cultures. In China, it represents power, wisdom, and good fortune, and here, in this context, the dragon speaks to the European fascination with the East, a land of silk roads and ancient dynasties. This serpent-like motif can be traced back to ancient mythologies. Consider the serpent in the Garden of Eden or the dragon slain by Saint George, it often embodies chaos and primordial energy. The dragon is not merely a decorative element; it is a vessel through which cultural memories are awakened. It acts as a conduit, linking distant lands and times through the shared language of symbols.