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Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Blue and white ceramic pitcher with a handle on the right side and a spout on the left side. The pitcher features a white face with curly hair on the front, surrounded by white floral and leaf designs on a blue background. The handle is curved and smooth, while the spout is short and curved outward. The pitcher has a small base and a wide body that tapers upward. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
470 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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