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Demijohn

James Harvey Putnam

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal jug with conical top and cylindrical base, featuring two horizontal bands around the middle and near the bottom, with a curved handle attached to the right side. The handle features a decorative scroll design where it meets the jug and a pointed end. The jug has a short neck and a small opening at the top. The metal appears weathered and tarnished, with darker spots visible. The image is in black and white. Title: Demijohn. Artist: James Harvey Putnam.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–55
Medium:
Pewter
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
502 × 625 px
Museum record:
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