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Teapot

Israel Trask

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Teapot by Israel Trask. The teapot is made of silver-colored metal. The body is a curved rectangular shape. The spout extends from the left side, curving downwards. The handle is on the right side, made of black material with a silver-colored metal base and tip. The lid has a small black knob on top. There is an etched design on the front, resembling a shamrock or three-leafed plant. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1813–56
Medium:
Pewter, wood
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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