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Jug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Jug by Bernard Leach. A brown ceramic jug with a rounded body. A short neck leads to a small opening at the top. A curving handle is attached to the left side. The base is flat with a recessed circular foot. The jug has a glossy tan glaze. The background is gray and white with a shadow cast to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1800–1830
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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