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Pitcher

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown ceramic pitcher with a glossy finish, featuring a curved spout on the left side and a handle on the right. The handle is shaped like a bird's head and neck, with the bird's beak pointing downwards. The pitcher has a wide body that tapers towards the top. The surface is decorated with a raised design in a lighter brown color, depicting a scene with grapes, leaves, and a lion-like creature. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
1852–58
Medium:
Mottled brown earthenware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
521 × 624 px
Museum record:
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