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Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Pitcher by William Ware. A dark brown ceramic pitcher with a glossy glaze. The pitcher has a rounded body with a narrow neck and a small handle on the left side. The lip of the pitcher appears to be chipped. The handle is small and attached to the body of the pitcher. The background is gray and white, with a shadow cast by the pitcher.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1830
Medium:
Probably earthenware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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