Victorian Minton Monkey Teapot and Cover
A Victorian Minton majolica monkey teapot & cover, 1874, modelled as a monkey with its arms and legs wrapped around a nut, its tail forming the handle and its head the cover, the spout as a piece of bamboo, the animal wearing a blue jacket moulded with Japanesque flowers picked out in pink and green, 8.27 in. long, impressed mark and model number 1844
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- Victorian Period - The Victorian period of furniture and decorative arts design covers the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901. There was not one dominant style of furniture in the Victorian period. Designers used and modified many historical styles such as Gothic, Tudor, Elizabethan, English Rococo, Neoclassical and others, although use of some styles, such as English Rococo and Gothic tended to dominate the furniture manufacture of the period.
The Victorian period was preceded by the Regency and William IV periods, and followed by the Edwardian period, named for Edward VII (1841 – 1910) who was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India for the brief period from 1901 until his death in 1910. - Japanesque - Japanesque decoration refers to a style of art and design that incorporates Japanese motifs and elements into decorative objects, furniture, and architecture. This style emerged in the late 19th century and was popularized in the early 20th century as Western countries began to trade with and learn more about Japanese culture.
It is characterised by its use of traditional Japanese elements such as bamboo, cherry blossoms, koi fish, and landscapes. It often features a minimalistic and refined aesthetic, with clean lines and simple forms. Some common materials used in Japanesque decoration include wood, bamboo, lacquer, and ceramics.
Japanesque decoration had a significant influence on Western art and design, particularly in the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movements. It also played a role in the development of Japonism, a movement in Western art and design that was inspired by Japanese art and culture. Today, Japanesque decoration continues to be used in a variety of contexts, from interior design and architecture to fashion and graphic design.
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