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Creamer

John Letelier Sr.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver creamer with a rounded body and a flared mouth. The body sits on a short stem and a round base. The base, stem and lip of the mouth have a decorative beaded edge. The handle is curved with a leaf-shaped attachment to the body. The handle ends in a circular form at the top. There is etched decoration on the body. The background is gray and white.

Artwork details

Date:
1770–95
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
471 × 624 px
Museum record:
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