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Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black ceramic pitcher with a glossy finish. The pitcher has a wide mouth with a flared rim. The body features a ribbed upper section and a lower section with a decorative band comprising two rows of geometric patterns. A handle is attached on the right side. The base has vertical ridges. The title of the pitcher is "Pitcher" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
1820–40
Medium
Blown molded lead blue glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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