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Coffeepot

Christian Wiltberger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The coffeepot by Christian Wiltberger features a silver body with a wooden handle. The body is adorned with engravings and has a small bird on top. A long spout extends from the right side and a lid with a finial in the shape of a silver bird is on top. The handle on the left side is made of dark wood with a carved design. The base of the coffeepot is octagonal. The coffeepot sits on a gray gradient background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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