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Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic pitcher with a handle on the right side and a spout at the top. The pitcher has a wide base that narrows towards the top. The base and lower body have a ribbed texture. There are decorative elements including a leaf and berry pattern around the lower body and a female figure on the upper body. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The pitcher casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–70
Medium:
Parian porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
475 × 624 px
Museum record:
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