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Tea Urn (lid)

1781
fabricated by

Henry Greenway

(British)
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Culture
England, London, 18th century
Medium
silver and ivory
Measurements
Overall: 47.3 x 26.1 x 25.6 cm (18 5/8 x 10 1/4 x 10 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Dorothea Wright Hamilton 1988.156.b
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Location
Not on view
Print
A silver and ivory lid features a domed base encircled by engraved bands of leaf and geometric patterns. A central tiered stem rises from the dome, embellished with two rings of small, raised beads. At the top, a cluster of overlapping leaf shapes forms a pointed, bud-like finial. Light reflects off the polished metallic surface, highlighting the fine decorative details and the tapered, vertical silhouette of the central handle.

Tea Urn (lid)

1781

Henry Greenway

(British)
England, London, 18th century

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