Teapot

Attributed to Gottfried Aust American

1756–71

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 704

Although the style of slip-trailed decoration and the floral motifs relate to Southern examples, new research suggests that these pieces may have been made in Pennsylvania.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Teapot
Maker: Attributed to Gottfried Aust
Date: 1756–71
Geography: Possibly made in Pennsylvania, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Earthenware with slip decoration
Dimensions: H. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Robert W. de Forest, 1933
Object Number: 34.100.162a, b
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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