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Teapot

William G. Forbes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The teapot is silver-colored and shiny. The body of the teapot is bulbous and made of metal. A handle is on the left side, and it is made of a dark material, possibly wood or ebony. The spout is on the right side and curves downward. The lid has a small finial on top. There are etched lines around the middle of the teapot. The teapot sits on a flat surface, and the background is a plain wall. William G. Forbes is the artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1810
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 490 px
Museum record:
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