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Milk Pot

William Forbes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver teapot titled "Milk Pot" by artist William Forbes. The teapot is made of silver and has an octagonal base and body with a curved handle on the left side. The teapot has a spout on the right side. The lid is also silver with a small finial on top. The teapot has a decorative etched design throughout. There are three letters engraved on the front, "F-J-C". The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1835–40
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
425 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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