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Teapot

Joseph Edwards Jr.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teapot by Joseph Edwards Jr. Silver teapot with a rounded body and short spout to the left. The handle is to the right and is D-shaped; it has two rivets on either side where it meets the teapot. A small finial sits on top of the lid. The lid has a line of engraved detail around the edge. The teapot sits on a circular foot. The background is gray and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1760–75
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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