Teapot with Lid

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The teapot is made of dark metal, likely pewter or silver. The teapot has a hexagonal body with a spout on the left and a curved handle on the right. A lid with a small finial, shaped like a mythical creature, likely a dragon or bird, sits atop the teapot. The body features etched designs and lines. The background of the image is white. Teapot by artist.