Object Timeline

  • We acquired this object.

1923

  • Work on this object began.

1933

  • Work on this object ended.

2021

2023

  • You found it!

Sky-scraper Teapot Teapot

This is a teapot. It was designed by Louis W. Rice and produced by Apollo Studios. It is dated ca. 1928. Its medium is silver-plated brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by George R. Kravis II. It is credited Gift of George R. Kravis II.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 16.5 × 15.6 × 11.7 cm (6 1/2 × 6 1/8 × 4 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Sky-scraper Teapot Teapot; Designed by Louis W. Rice (American, b. Germany 1872–1933); Produced by Apollo Studios; silver-plated brass; H x W x D: 16.5 × 15.6 × 11.7 cm (6 1/2 × 6 1/8 × 4 5/8 in.); Gift of George R. Kravis II; 2018-22-16-a,b

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