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Jug

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic jug with a handle on the left side, featuring a wavy lip around the top edge. The jug has a bulbous body that tapers towards the top and bottom. It is decorated with a raised floral pattern. The background is dark at the top and lightens towards the bottom, with the jug casting a shadow to the left.

Artwork details

Date:
1852–58
Medium:
Parian porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
493 × 624 px
Museum record:
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