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Cream Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic cream pitcher with a flared, wavy rim and a single handle. The pitcher has a brown and gold bird design on the front. The pitcher has a short, wide base and a narrow neck. It displays signs of wear and aging with brown discoloration around the rim and base. The background is gray. The creator of this piece is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
1770–1800
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Chinese
Dimensions:
599 × 549 px
Museum record:
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