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Coffee Urn

Andrew Ellicott Warner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Coffee Urn by Andrew Ellicott Warner is a silver-colored, ornate urn with a lid and two handles. The urn has a rounded body and a short, curved leg base with three legs. The legs are decorated with ornate feet. The body features intricate engravings and designs, including various scenes and patterns. The lid is rounded and has a decorative finial on top. The finial appears to be a figurative design. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
1845
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
413 × 625 px
Museum record:
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