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Jug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a large white ceramic jug with a handle. The jug has a wide mouth and a narrow base. A handle is on the right side. The jug's body features a black design consisting of two female figures on either side of a shield. The shield contains a portrait of a man. Above the shield is a feather-like motif flanked by leaves. The top of the jug is chipped. The background of the image is white. The jug's title is "Jug" and the artist's name is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
1770–1800
Medium
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture
British
Dimensions
448 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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