Teapot

Jeronimus Alstyne

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The teapot by Jeronimus Alstyne is silver with a black handle. The handle is attached to the left side and curves upward before curving down. The teapot body is a hexagonal shape with etched designs around the top and bottom. The etched designs on the body are scroll-like and floral. A shield shape is etched in the center of the body with an animal and floral designs. The lid has a small knob on top and a decorative etched design around the base. The teapot has a long, straight spout on the right side. The background is gray.