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Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a glass pitcher titled "Pitcher" by an unknown artist. The pitcher is made of clear glass with a handle on the right side. The body of the pitcher is bulbous and has a narrow neck that opens into a wide mouth. The base of the pitcher is circular and flat. The pitcher sits on a white surface in front of a plain wall. The image is in black and white. The pitcher has a few dark spots on it. The handle of the pitcher is looped and attached to the body of the pitcher. The pitcher appears to be old.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–50
Medium:
Blown blue glass with applied decoration
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
507 × 624 px
Museum record:
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