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Pitcher

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The pitcher is dark brown with golden flecks. It has a spout on the left side and a handle on the right side. The pitcher has a ribbed body with vertical lines running down it. The base of the pitcher is circular and flat. The pitcher has a glossy finish. The background is gray and gets darker at the top.

Artwork Details

Date
1849–58
Medium
Mottled brown earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
554 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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