Meissen teapot with a turquoise background and a Watteau scene.

A spherical-shaped body, a curved side handle in the form of a bouquet with a palmette, and a curved spout in the shape of an animal's head. Inserted lid with a plastic overlay in the form of a strawberry-shaped handle. On both sides of the body and on the lid there are inlays decorated with golden patterns and landscape depictions of pastoral couples in the Watteau style, alternating with bright turquoise "Deutsche Blume" (German floral) decor. Polychrome painting with gold details. The number "44" in purple on the base. Minimal restoration; swords. Height 12 cm. Compare Rückert, Catalogue of Meissen Porcelain, Bavarian National Museum, No. 384 and following. Porcelain teapot on a turquoise background with very fine Watteau-style painted scenes and flower bouquets. Minimally restored. Crossed swords. Meissen. Circa 1745.