Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a ceramic pitcher by artist "Cowan Pottery". The pitcher is white with a handle on the left side. The pitcher has a wide mouth with a small lip around the edge. The body of the pitcher is bulbous and sits on a narrow base with a thin line around it. The handle is curved, attached to the body on either side. The pitcher features a dark-colored bird standing on twigs and leaves, facing left. The bird has a large body, long neck, and a small head. The background of the pitcher has a textured, mottled appearance. A thin line encircles the top of the pitcher. The image is in black and white.