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Unrecorded Edgefield District potter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown ceramic object with a lid on top. The object is shaped like a face with two eyes, a nose, and an open mouth. The eyes are circular and tan-colored with small black pupils. The mouth is an oval-shaped hole. The face has a rough texture and appears to be made of clay. The background is gray. The object has a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1867–85
Medium
Alkaline-glazed stoneware with kaolin
Culture
American
Dimensions
524 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette