Who created "Teapot"?

Teapot was created by Tiffany & Co. in ca. 1887.

When was "Teapot" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1887.

What medium is "Teapot"?

Teapot is Silver, silver-gilt, enamel and ivory.

Is "Teapot" in the public domain?

Yes, Teapot is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Teapot

Tiffany & Co.

ca. 1887

Medium

Silver, silver-gilt, enamel and ivory

Dimensions

4 3/4 x 10 7/8 x 5 3/16 in. (12.1 x 27.6 x 13.2 cm); 12 oz. 13 dwt. (393 g)

Classification

Teapot

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of a Friend of the Museum, 1897

Accession Number

97.1.1

About the Artist

Tiffany & Co. · 1837–present

Tiffany & Co., founded on September 18, 1837, by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in New York City as a stationery and fancy goods store, quickly evolved into a premier American house for jewelry and decorative arts. Under Charles's leadership, the firm introduced innovations like the sterling silver standard in 1851 and the iconic six-prong Tiffany Setting engagement ring in 1886, establis...

Teapot

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