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Hot Water Pot

Van Voorhis & Schanck

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hot Water Pot by Van Voorhis & Schanck. Silver-colored metal teapot with a curved spout on the left and a large handle on the right. The handle is made of dark brown material, possibly leather or wood, and has a silver metal piece connecting it to the teapot. A small finial adorns the top of the lid. The teapot has a pedestal base with a square plate underneath. The teapot body has decorative beading on the top and bottom edges. The background is a gradient gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1791–93
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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