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1986

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Teapot And Lid (China)

This is a Teapot and lid. It is dated 1865–85 and we acquired it in 1986. Its medium is silver, ivory. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was bequest of Walter Phelps Warren. It is credited Bequest of Walter Phelps Warren.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 16 x 23.5 x 13.5 cm (6 5/16 x 9 1/4 x 5 5/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside: "MHK 90" [Chinese character]

It is inscribed

Engraved in shield on side: "ACML" (for Annie Case Mead Lane, Mrs. George Tibbits Lane, Troy, New York, grandmother of WPW)

Cite this object as

Teapot And Lid (China); silver, ivory; H x W x D: 16 x 23.5 x 13.5 cm (6 5/16 x 9 1/4 x 5 5/16 in.); Bequest of Walter Phelps Warren; 1986-61-2

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