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Teapot

Simeon A. Bayley

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The teapot, titled "Teapot" by Simeon A. Bayley, features a silver body with a brown wooden handle. The teapot's body consists of two horizontal bands around the base and middle adorned with etched floral patterns. A small decorative finial crowns the lid. The teapot's spout is long and pointed. The handle is attached to the left side and made of brown wood. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1790
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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