Teapot

Vezzi Factory

1720–27 · Hard-paste porcelain · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

The third factory in Europe to produce hard-paste porcelain was founded in Venice in 1720 by Francesco Vezzi (1651–1740); it remained in operation for only seven years. The imperfections of the teapot's glaze reflect the experimental nature of porcelain at this time.

Artist

Vezzi Factory

Date

1720–27

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Culture

Italian, Venice

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Purchase, Friends of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Gifts, 1999