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Creamer

Ball, Tompkins and Black

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver teapot with a bird on top, handle on the right. The teapot is bulbous with three main sections on the body, featuring intricate designs on each section. The teapot sits on three feet with ornate designs. The spout is on the left side. The handle is curved and ornately decorated. The lid features a bird on top. The background is plain and light-colored. The title of the teapot is "Creamer" by "Ball, Tompkins and Black".

Artwork details

Date:
1848–51
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
502 × 624 px
Museum record:
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