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Ewer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ewer by William S. Burman features a bulbous body adorned with a design of leaves and grapes. The vessel has a narrow neck that flares into a wavy rim resembling flower petals. A handle curves from the upper body to the rim. The background appears plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
449 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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