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Cream Pitcher

Union Porcelain Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic pitcher with a handle on the right side and a spout on the left. The pitcher has a wavy rim and a square body with eight sides. The body has a gold line around the top and bottom edges. The pitcher features two identical circular designs on the front and side, each containing a green and gold plant with rounded leaves. A gold line borders each circular design. The pitcher also features a design of green and gold bows and leaves under the rim. The handle has three gold balls on the bottom. The background is gray, with the pitcher casting a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1887
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
471 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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