Kettle and stand
This kettle set illustrates the artistic exchange between China and Europe during the eighteenth century. Its form is a typical European design commonly found in silver ware; however, this example was painted with traditional Chinese flower sprays in polychrome enamels over a copper alloy body. Produced in Canton (now Guangzhou), kettle sets like this one were exported to satisfy European tastes for Chinese wares.
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