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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

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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
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