Teapot

Jacob Boelen

1690–1700 · Silver · The American Wing

The globular body, straight spout, and detachable cover of this teapot imitate Chinese ceramics, while the luxurious armorial engraving, die-stamped foot band, and meander wire are characteristic of early New York silver. The striking contrast of plain surfaces with linear and sculptural ornament characterizes the finest work of this period. Engraved feather mantling surrounds the arms of the Philipse family, wealthy merchants of colonial New York. The teapot later passed into the Jay family.

Artist

Jacob Boelen

Date

1690–1700

Medium

Silver

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Lloyd K. Garrison, in memory of her father, Pierre Jay, 1961