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Jug

John W. Forbes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a jug with a handle on the right side. The jug has a bulbous body with a narrow neck. The lower half of the body features raised decorations depicting several figures of people. The upper half of the body is glazed in a dark color. A metal lid and band encircles the top. The lid is domed and reflective. The handle extends from the right side of the jug, curving upward. The background is white. The jug is by John W. Forbes.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1810
Medium
Silver, ceramic
Culture
American
Dimensions
499 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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