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Teapot

Joseph Lownes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teapot by Joseph Lownes. The teapot has a large handle on the left and a long curved spout on the right. The handle is square-shaped and made of metal with a rounded edge. The body of the teapot is bulbous with rounded horizontal lines. A fluted design encircles the bottom third. The lid has a decorative edge and a short finial on top. The teapot sits on a wide base with a decorative edge. The entire teapot appears to be made of silver or another shiny metal. The background is a light-colored wall and surface.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1815
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 485 px
Museum record:
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