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Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a ceramic pitcher titled "Pitcher" by an unknown artist. The pitcher is dark brown with a glossy finish. It has a wide mouth and a curved handle on the right side. The body of the pitcher is bulbous and sits on a short, round base. There are horizontal ridges around the middle of the pitcher. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The pitcher casts a shadow to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1830
Medium:
Probably earthenware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
539 × 624 px
Museum record:
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