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Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass pitcher with handle on right side. Pitcher has wide mouth with lip on left side and spout-like edge. Body of pitcher is bulbous with geometric etched designs, featuring a sunburst pattern on the top half and diagonal lines on the bottom half. A band of diagonal lines encircles the middle of the pitcher. The handle is clear glass with a decorative element where it meets the pitcher.

Artwork Details

Date
1820–40
Medium
Blown molded lead glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
580 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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