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Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown ceramic pitcher with yellow spots, handle on right side, wide mouth, and short spout. The rim is rough and reddish-brown. The body bulges in the middle, tapering down to a small base. The background is gray, getting darker at the top. The pitcher, titled "Pitcher", is by artist William Ware.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1830
Medium:
Earthenware with slip decoration
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 537 px
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