Caption

Coffee pot by F. Picard fl. ca. 1798–ca. 1809. Classification: vessel; function: coffee pot. Materials/objects: coffee pot, tableware item, jug. Date: 1798–1809. Place of origin: Paris, France. Dimensions: height 46.0 cm; width 8.5 cm; depth 8.5 cm; weight 248.2 g., A polished metal pitcher with a rounded pear-shaped body stands on a group of curved legs; the metal is primarily silver with a slightly aged patina and subtle darker spots. A short spout extends from one side near the top, and a hinged lid with a decorative finial sits atop the pitcher. A wooden knob in a warm brown tone is mounted on the front. The surface shows smooth reflective highlights and soft shadows, and the background is a uniform light gray.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A09_245

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Rights managed

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22.9Mb (738.5Kb) / 9.4in x 9.4in / 2832 x 2832 (300dpi)

Keywords

Coffee pot F Picard fl ca 1798–ca 1809 Classification vessel function coffee pot Materials objects tableware item jug Date 1798–1809 Place origin Paris France Dimensions height 46.0 cm width 8.5 cm depth 8.5 cm weight 248.2 g polished metal pitcher rounded pear-shaped body stands group curved legs metal primarily silver slightly aged patina subtle darker spots short spout extends side near top hinged lid decorative finial sits atop pitcher wooden knob warm brown tone mounted front surface smooth reflective highlights soft shadows background uniform light gray.