A 19th century Meissen porcelain tea or coffee pot with matching lid, distinctive yellow ground color and is decorated with hand-painted designs. Meissen manufactory 2nd choice.
Key features of the pot include:
- Shape: It has a pear-shaped body with a curved spout and an elegant handle.
- Color scheme: The predominant color is a bright yellow, accented with white, gold, and various pastel shades.
- Decorative elements:
- Ornate gold scrollwork and patterns along the borders and edges
- Hand-painted pastoral scenes featuring couples in 18th-century style clothing
- Floral motifs, including detailed bouquets and individual flowers
- Lid: The matching lid is topped with a three-dimensional flower bud or rosebud in pink and green.
- Scenes: The body of the pot features at least two different painted scenes:
- One depicts a couple where the woman wears a yellow dress and holds a blue parasol
- Another shows a couple with the woman in a pink dress and the man in blue attire
- Style: European ceramics from the 18th or 19th century
Condition, in excellent vintage condition, with no chips, cracks, or crazing. Some signs wear due to age and display.