Hot water urn
1769–70
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Height: 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm)
Classification
Metalwork-Silver
Culture
British, London
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Madame Lilliana Teruzzi, 1966
Accession Number
66.192.2a–d
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About this artwork
This Hot water urn by John Baxter dating to 1769–70 exemplifies the artistic traditions of British, London. Created in silver, the work demonstrates technical mastery of materials and processes characteristic of British, London artisans. As part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, this piece contributes to our understanding of historical artistic production. The work's Height: 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm) and material qualities reflect the aesthetic values and tec...