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Thomas P. Muir, Tea Infuser, 1992-1993, sterling silver, 7 5⁄8 x 2 5⁄8 x 2 1⁄4 in. (19.5 x 6.6 x 5.6 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Sara Jane Kasperzak, 1997.104A-C, © 1993, Thomas Muir
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Tea Infuser
- Artist
- Date
- 1992-1993
- Location
- Dimensions
- 7 5⁄8 x 2 5⁄8 x 2 1⁄4 in. (19.5 x 6.6 x 5.6 cm)
- Copyright
- © 1993, Thomas Muir
- Credit Line
- Gift of Sara Jane Kasperzak
- Mediums Description
- sterling silver
- Classifications
- Object Number
- 1997.104A-C
Artwork Description
Tom Muir looks after twenty-four acres of forest in the high grasslands of Ohio and bases many of his designs on the shapes and patterns found in trees. He spends a lot of time in the forest walking and exploring, and often creates new trails to his favorite spots. He combines elements from the natural world in his designs and here, the large ball of the tea infuser resembles a prickly horse chestnut or a thorny burr. Muir emphasizes the relationship he sees between the man-made world and nature by crafting these natural forms in highly polished, smooth silver.