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Pitcher

Fenton's Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic pitcher with a handle on the right side. The pitcher has an octagonal base. It is bulbous with a narrow neck that opens into a flared mouth with a wavy rim. The handle is twisted and attached to the body and rim. The body has raised floral and leaf designs. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1847–53
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
460 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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