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Teakettle

Cornelius Kierstede

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teakettle by Cornelius Kierstede. Silver teakettle with a rounded body and curved sides, narrowing towards the top. The spout is on the right side, curved and ornately decorated with engravings. The handle is made of two silver pieces attached to the kettle on either side, with a wooden grip in the middle consisting of four spherical sections. The lid is silver with an engraved lip around the edge and a small finial on top. The kettle has a shiny surface with some darker areas. The background is grey.

Artwork Details

Date
1710–20
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 502 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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