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Batter jug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown ceramic batter jug with blue accents and metal handle and lid. The jug has a rounded body with a narrow neck and wide mouth. Two small handles protrude from either side. The metal handle is attached to the front with blue writing above reading "WHITES BINGHAMTON". A blue number 4 is below the writing. The bottom of the jug features a small circular opening. The background is dark grey. The artist is unknown. The title of the work is "Batter jug".

Artwork Details

Date
1882–85
Medium
Stoneware
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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