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Silver Teapot

1935/1942

Arthur Wegg

Associated Names

Arthur Wegg

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a teapot with detailed designs on its surface. It is the largest object in the image, which is predominantly grayscale against a cream-colored background. The teapot is positioned centrally, with the handle on the right side and the spout extending to the left.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 22.9 x 30.5 cm (9 x 12 in.)
Original IAD Object: 10 15/16" long; 6" high
Accession Number

1943.8.14540

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A. Wegg

Wikidata ID

Q64536745

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