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Factory Vezzi Factory Italian
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.
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Title: Teapot
Factory:
Vezzi Factory (Italian, 1720–1727)
Date: 1720–27
Culture: Italian, Venice
Medium: Hard-paste porcelain
Dimensions:
H. with cover: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm.)
Gr. W.: 7 1/16 in. (7.9 cm.)
Classification: Ceramics-Porcelain
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Gifts, 1999
Accession Number: 1999.92a, b
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