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Pitcher

Harker, Taylor and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown pitcher with a long curved spout on right. A ferret-like animal acts as handle on left. The pitcher is decorated with a design involving plants and a tree. The ferret-like animal is on the left and faces right. The animal's tail is on the bottom and its front paws rest on the rim.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1846–52
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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