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Covered Jug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white ceramic jug with a handle on the left side and a lid on top. The jug has a small spout on the right side and sits on three legs. The jug and lid are decorated with a flower and leaf design on a raised pattern of scrollwork and floral motifs. The lid has a small finial on top that resembles a leaf or flower. The jug and lid are predominantly white with some darker areas where the decoration is applied.

Artwork Details

Date
1740–50
Medium
Stoneware
Culture
British (American market)
Dimensions
469 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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