Teapot c. 1920

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This hammered pewter teapot, created by an anonymous artist around 1920, is a fine example of Art Nouveau design. The teapot's geometric form, with its distinctive pyramidal shape and a wooden handle, is characteristic of the style. It is currently held in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The intricate hammered texture of the pewter and the contrasting wood accent contribute to the teapot's unique aesthetic, making it a striking example of early 20th-century design.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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Although the designer of this 1920 teapot remains unknown, it is no less intriguing. Its angular form conveys an immediate sense of modernity, yet, the medium of hammered pewter recalls the conservative Arts and Crafts table accessories designed for British trade at the turn of the century. The resulting blend of past, present, and future, Cubist modernity with a dash of British eccentricity, remains as arresting today as it must have been in the mid-20s.