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Cream jug

Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic cream jug with a floral design in black. The body of the jug is shaped like a seated rabbit. The jug has a curved spout and a handle on one side. The handle is shaped like a leaf and attached to the body on one side and the spout on the other. A floral pattern encircles the body of the jug. The base of the jug is flat. The rabbit on the jug is sitting on its haunches and has a leafy branch around its neck. The jug's facial features are minimal. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1750
Medium
Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions
466 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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