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Pitcher

John Bell Pottery

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The pitcher is a ceramic vessel with a handle on one side. The pitcher has a narrow neck and a wide body that tapers to a narrower base. The pitcher is primarily gray with blue floral designs. The handle is attached to the right side of the pitcher and curves outward. The opening of the pitcher is wide and rounded. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, with the pitcher casting a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork Details

Date
1848–80
Medium
Stoneware
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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