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Teapot

Joseph Richardson Sr.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver teapot with rounded body and short spout. The teapot has a wooden handle with a silver attachment at the top and bottom. The lid has a small finial on top, with a black wooden piece underneath. The teapot sits on a small circular base. The background is a plain gray color, with a slight shadow underneath the teapot.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1740
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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