Teapot
Dateca. 1790
Label TextIn a radical change from the rococo style, ca. 1760–80, the oval-shaped body, architectural fluting, and straight spout of this teapot are elements of the early classical style, ca. 1780–1815, favored after the Revolutionary War. The surface decoration of garlands and tassels is created with the bright-cut technique that removes silver to create a faceted, light-reflecting design.
Object number2014.24.28
ProvenanceJonathan Trace, January 31, 1996
Photo CreditPhoto: Elizabeth Mann
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, American Art: The Stories We Carry, Oct. 20, 2022 - ongoing.Credit LineGift of Ruth J. Nutt
DimensionsHeight: 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm)
MediumSilver