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Covered slop jar

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and gold ceramic slop jar with a lid. The body of the jar is bulbous with a wide mouth. It has a short neck and a small, finial-topped lid. Two small handles protrude from either side. The base is octagonal. The glaze is brown and gold with a mottled appearance. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1849–58
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
459 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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