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Tea pot: C.60-1950

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Maker(s)

Factory: Nymphenburg Porcelain Factory

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Description

Porcelain tea pot and cover, painted in colours with peasants in landscapes. The lid has a cone shaped knob, and is decorated with sprigs of flowers. Scroll handle and swan neck, the spout with outlines in gold.

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W. D. (Frances Louisa) Dickson

Measurements and weight

Height: 13.3 cm
Length: 19.1 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Nymphenburg ⪼ Germany

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1950-09) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

18th Century
1760 - 1765

Materials used in production

Paint
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Painting

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Hexagonal and impressed shield and 'C'
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.60-1950
Primary reference Number: 140332

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 18 October 2016

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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