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Milk Pot

William Homes Sr.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver teapot titled "Milk Pot" by William Homes Sr. The teapot is made of silver with a handle on the left side and a spout on the right side. The handle is curved with a decorative swirl at the bottom. The teapot has a rounded body with a narrow neck and a short foot. It has a lid with a small finial on top. The background of the image is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. The teapot sits on a white surface, with a slight shadow underneath.

Artwork Details

Date
1750–75
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
492 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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