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Pitcher

Charles J. Boulter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic pitcher with handle on left side and spout on right side. Handle is curved and shaped like a leafy branch. Pitcher body is bulbous with a narrower top and bottom. Top and bottom have gold bands around them. Floral designs painted on pitcher in various colors including pink, purple, blue, orange, and yellow. Gold trim around top edge. Background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1838–45
Medium
Porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 466 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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