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Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a pitcher titled "Pitcher" by an unknown artist. The pitcher features a long, curved handle on the left side and a spoutless opening at the top with a wavy edge. It has a narrow neck that widens into a bulbous body with an octagonal base. The pitcher is adorned with raised designs of bunches of grapes, grape leaves, and a bird. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–70
Medium:
Parian porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
479 × 624 px
Museum record:
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