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Ewer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white ceramic ewer by artist titled 'Ewer'. The ewer features a bulbous body with an ornate design, including a floral pattern and raised decorative elements. A handle is attached to the left side of the vessel, while a cluster of grapes adorns the right side. The neck of the ewer is flared and decorated with a braided pattern and mesh-like details. The spout is wide and rounded. The ewer sits on a small circular base. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–70
Medium:
Parian porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
439 × 624 px
Museum record:
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