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Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beige ceramic pitcher with a handle on the right side and a spout on the left. Copper-colored bands around the top and bottom edges. An image of George Washington's head on the front, surrounded by a ship on the left and a palm tree on the right. Text above the image. The pitcher is set against a white background. The title of the pitcher is "Pitcher" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1813–ca. 1815
Medium
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture
British
Dimensions
426 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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