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Pitcher

Southern Porcelain Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic pitcher with handle on left and spout on right. The pitcher has a raised design featuring what appears to be plants and leaves. The pitcher is predominantly white with a smooth glossy finish. The base of the pitcher is round and flat. The handle is curved and resembles a branch. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The pitcher casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1862
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
550 × 624 px
Museum record:
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