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Bear figure and spill holder

Parker Pottery

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown ceramic bear figure with darker brown fur texture, standing on hind legs and leaning on a cylindrical wooden object resembling a tree stump. The bear's facial features include a black nose, white eyes with black pupils, and a slightly open mouth. It has two visible front paws resting on the stump. The base of the figure is oval-shaped with a blue and orange pattern around the edge, featuring small circles. The bear and stump are predominantly brown with darker shading on the bear's body. The background is a gradient from dark grey at the top to white at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1850–75
Medium
Earthenware; Redware with slip decoration
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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