Covered Teapot in Calabre Shape Tea Set: Grand Dejeuner Corbeille
Meant to be used at breakfast or déjeuner, this tea service gets its name from the decoration of its tray, which resembles a woven basket.
Purchase: acquired through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Faeth
1757
Soft-paste porcelain decorated with overglaze enamels and gilding
3.4 x 5.1 x 3.0 in
F89-27/2 A,B
Image and text: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 2023
Where you'll find this
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Permanent collection
