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Pitcher

Jersey City Pottery

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark blue ceramic pitcher with a glossy finish. The pitcher has a curved handle on the left side and a spout on the right side. The body of the pitcher is bulbous and tapers slightly at the top. Decorative blue lines adorn the edges and middle of the pitcher. The pitcher has a small foot at the base. The background is gray with a shadow cast by the pitcher. The pitcher is titled "Pitcher" and is by the artist Jersey City Pottery.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1850
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
525 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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