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1971

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2008

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2025

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"Stairs" Teapot Teapot

This is a teapot. It was designed by Lino Sabattini and manufactured by Sabattini Argenteria S.p.A.. It is dated 1971 and we acquired it in 2008. Its medium is silver plated, metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Arthur D. Liu. It is credited Gift of Arthur D. Liu.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 13.5 × 16.5 × 10.3 cm (5 5/16 × 6 1/2 × 4 1/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On underside of teapot: [1] Logo with “SABATTINI / ITALY” below, impressed (manufacturer’s mark) On the side, near base of teapot: [1] “COMPONIBILE S/29 COLLEZIONE SABATTINI BREGNANO ITALY”, impressed (model number; manufacturer’s mark)

It is signed

Signed on the side, near base of teapot: [1] “Lino Sabattini”, incised (designer’s signature)

Cite this object as

"Stairs" Teapot Teapot; Designed by Lino Sabattini (b. 1925); Manufactured by Sabattini Argenteria S.p.A. (Italy); Italy; silver plated, metal; H x W x D: 13.5 × 16.5 × 10.3 cm (5 5/16 × 6 1/2 × 4 1/16 in.); Gift of Arthur D. Liu; 2008-37-2

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