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Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of a glass pitcher titled "Pitcher" by an unknown artist. The pitcher is made of clear glass with small dark speckles throughout. The pitcher has a wide mouth and a narrow neck. The body of the pitcher is bulbous and sits on a short circular base. A handle made of black ceramic or glass is attached to the right side of the pitcher. The background of the image is white with shadows cast around the pitcher. There are reflections on the surface of the pitcher. The pitcher is centered in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1700–1800
Medium
Free-blown colorless and amber glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
511 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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