Kettle
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Kettle

TitleKettle
ArtistSèvres Porcelain Manufactory French, founded 1740 Probably gilded by Charles-Eloi Asselin French, 1743–1804 Mounts probably designed by Jean-Nicolas Bastin French, died 1785
Date1783/84 18th century
MediumHard-paste porcelain, brown ground (fond laque), black enamel, and gilding; silver-gilt and ebony mounts
Classificationteaware
OriginSèvres Sèvres
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineHarry and Maribel G. Blum, Annette M. Chapin, Kay and Frederick Krehbiel, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Varley endowments; through prior acquisition of Richard T. Crane, Jr.
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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