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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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