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Teapot

Thomas Danforth Boardman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The teapot by Thomas Danforth Boardman is a silver-colored metal teapot with a rounded body, short curved spout to the right, and a curved handle to the left. The teapot has a wide base with four small feet, each with a decorative curl at the end. Two horizontal lines encircle the middle of the teapot's body. The lid is domed with a small decorative finial on top resembling a bird or fruit. The background is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
1854–65
Medium:
Britannia metal
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
510 × 625 px
Museum record:
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