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Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white pitcher with a handle on the left side and a spout on the right side. The pitcher has a bulbous body that tapers slightly towards the top. It has a wide mouth and a small base. The pitcher features a black base color with numerous white curved stripes. The stripes are thick and wavy, swirling around the body of the pitcher in a random pattern. The background is plain white with a shadow behind and underneath the pitcher.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1860
Medium
Free-blown amber and opaque white glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
511 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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