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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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