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Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass pitcher with a wide, rounded body and a narrow base. The pitcher has a short, curved spout on one side and a long, curved handle on the other. The body is bulbous with small bubbles and imperfections visible within the glass. The pitcher sits on a flat, circular base. The background is plain white with a slight shadow underneath the pitcher. The title of the pitcher is "Pitcher".

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1830
Medium:
Blown green glass with applied decoration
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
491 × 625 px
Museum record:
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