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Creampot

Paul Revere Jr.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver creampot with a square base, a short stem, and a wide, tapered body that flares out at the top. The body has a ribbed design with etched floral patterns. The pot has a curved spout on the left side and a thin, curved handle on the right side. The top edge of the pot has an etched border. The background is gray, and the object casts a shadow on the surface below.

Artwork details

Date:
1790–95
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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