Teapot

ca. 1725

American, 1703-1772

This teapot has minimal surface ornamentation, emphasis on the simple globular form, and a straight spout—all elements of the late baroque style, ca. 1730–60.

Silver

Approx. height: 5in. (12.7cm)

Gift of Ruth J. Nutt

2014.24.6

Provenance: Jonathan Trace, February 11, 1991

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "An American Sampler", May 18, 2002 - July 4, 2005

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