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Basin

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Basin by United States Pottery Company: The basin is a ceramic bowl with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The basin has a brown and yellow glaze with a textured rim. The interior and exterior of the basin have a similar brown and yellow coloration. The basin's shape is rounded with a slight curvature from the base to the rim. The rim of the basin is uneven and rough. The basin sits on a plain gray background with a shadow cast to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1849–58
Medium
Mottled brown earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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