Antique Empire Porcelain Teapot, Vieux Paris, Mythological Sea Creatures, Pale Green Gold, No Lid, For Restoration, Early 19th Century

An antique porcelain teapot from the early 19th-century Empire period, decorated with hand-painted neoclassical motifs of mythological sea creatures on a pale celadon-green ground. The vessel features a gold-gilded spout and an elegant ebonized-effect black glazed handle. It is decorated with miniature scenes of Nereids riding hippocampi and classical sea monsters.

The Empire style, flourishing during the first decades of the 19th century, took strong inspiration from Roman and Greek antiquity, frequently utilizing marine mythological themes for porcelain decoration. Parisian and other prominent European manufactories from this era are renowned for their sculptural forms and fine hand-painted details.

Features and details:
* Period: Early 19th century (circa 1810-1820)
* Technique / Style: Empire / Neoclassical style, hand-painted polychrome enamel, overglaze gilding
* Size: Height: 15 cm (5.9 inches), Width (handle to spout): 17 cm (6.7 inches), Depth: 11 cm (4.3 inches)
* Material: Hard-paste porcelain, gold gilt
* Condition: Missing the original lid. The gold-gilded spout has a noticeable chip at the rim. There is a vertical hairline crack running down the neck/rim, visible on both interior and exterior surfaces. Minor wear to the gilded accents and paint surface.

This teapot is a valuable cabinet specimen for collectors of early European porcelain or serves as an excellent candidate for professional restoration.