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Covered Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic pitcher with a handle on the right side and a spout on the left. The pitcher is ovoid in shape with a narrow base. A brown line borders the top and bottom. The lid is domed and decorated with a brown line around the edge. A small dog figurine sits on top of the lid. The pitcher and lid have a floral design in pink, purple, green, orange, and black. The background is gray. The title is "Covered Pitcher". The artist is not visually identifiable from the image.

Artwork details

Date:
1785–90
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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