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Tea or hot water urn

John McMullin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The urn is silver with a rounded body featuring engraved designs on its front. A decorative border encircles the top. A spout protrudes near the bottom and a handle on either side. A small bird finial adorns the top of the domed lid. The urn has a short stem and a square base with four feet.

Artwork Details

Date
1799
Medium
silver with ivory handle
Culture
American
Dimensions
465 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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