Teapot

Abraham Delfos|Hieronymus van der My

ca. 1755 · Hard-paste porcelain · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The scene, which is repeated on the opposite side, depicts the apotheosis of Gustav III (1746–1792) as heir to the Swedish throne; it is copied with care and fidelity—and a modest addition of flesh tones—from an engraving by Abraham Delfos (1731–1820) after a drawing by Hieronymous can der My (1687–1761).

Artist

Abraham Delfos|Hieronymus van der My

Date

ca. 1755

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Culture

Chinese, for Swedish market

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Purchase, Erving Wolf Foundation Gift, in memory of Diane R. Wolf, 1983