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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
Public Domain
Yes
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