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Mustard Pot

Tiffany & Co.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver teapot with lid, handle on the right side, and three feet at the bottom. The teapot body and lid are decorated with a colorful inlaid design featuring various shades of brown, black, and tan. The inlaid design is outlined with a silver filigree pattern. The handle and finial are silver. The background is a gradient gray color. The teapot is by Tiffany & Co. and is titled "Mustard Pot".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1879
Medium
Silver, copper, gold, patinated copper-gold alloy, patinated copper-platinum-iron alloy, and niello
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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