Covered coffeepot
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese
Date1750-1799
MediumPorcelain
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number77.1145
Not on view
DescriptionChinese exportware coffee pot and lid. Pot has straight sides flaring toward foot ("lighthouse shape"), straight long spout, twisted strap handles with blue floral terminals, dome lid with berry handle. Meandering blue dot line encircles lid and mouth of pot. Two faded red gilt designs, one each side of pot. Base indented, glazed. Small steam hole in lid.Exhibition History"China Trade Porcelain from the Collection of the Chyrsler Museum of Art" Chrysler Museum of Art, July 19, 1997 - October 30, 1998.
