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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
Museum record:
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