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Black Basalt Teapot with Sybil Finial Teapot, 18th century

This is a teapot. It was manufactured by Wedgwood. It is dated 18th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is stoneware. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Abram S. Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Abram S. Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 17 × 26.4 cm (6 11/16 × 10 3/8 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside: stamped Wedgwood

Cite this object as

Black Basalt Teapot with Sybil Finial Teapot, 18th century; Manufactured by Wedgwood (United Kingdom); England; stoneware; H x W x D: 17 × 26.4 cm (6 11/16 × 10 3/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Abram S. Hewitt; 1931-44-15-a,b

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