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Teapot

William Forbes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The teapot is silver-colored with an octagonal base and body. The teapot has a curved handle on the left side and a long, curved spout on the right side. The lid is also silver-colored with a small finial on top. The body of the teapot features an etched design. There are engraved letters on the front of the teapot. The background of the image is a gray gradient. The teapot "Teapot" is by artist "William Forbes".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1840
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
426 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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