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Teakettle

John C. Moore

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The teakettle, titled Teakettle by John C. Moore, features an ornate design. The main body of the teakettle is bulbous with a spout on the left and a rounded handle at the top. The teakettle has a lid with a figure on top and sits on a base with three legs. The entire piece, including the base, handle, and lid, is intricately decorated with floral patterns and grape clusters. The teakettle appears to be made of silver. The base of the teakettle has a round, domed lid.

Artwork Details

Date
1850
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
476 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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