Teapot
Du Paquier Factory, Vienna
(1718–1744)
about 1720–25
Object PlaceVienna, Austria
Medium/TechniqueHard-paste porcelain decorated in iron-red enamel; silver cover and chain
DimensionsOverall: 14.3 x 21 x 12.5cm (5 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 4 15/16in.)
Credit LineBequest of Forsyth Wickes—The Forsyth Wickes Collection
Accession number65.2031a-b
On View
On viewClassificationsCeramics
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The Viennese factory founded by Claudius du Paquier in 1718 produced mainly tablewares, such as this teapot, with iron-red decoration depicting a bear hunt. The unusual spout in the form of a serpent's head is characteristic of the factory's creative designs. In 1744, Holy Roman Empress Maria Theresa acquired the factory and restyled it the Imperial Porcelain manufactory.
ProvenanceBy 1942, Howard Back, New York; July 14, 1942, sold by Howard Back toForsyth Wickes (b.1876-d.1964), New York and Newport, RI; 1965, bequest of Forsyth Wickes to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 24, 1965)
