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Pitcher

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The pitcher has a bulbous body with a wide mouth and a short, curved spoutless lip. It features a handle on one side, which is long and curved. The pitcher has a short, wide base. The glaze is primarily shades of yellow, brown, and cream, swirling together. The background is gray, getting darker towards the top. The object is symmetrical about the vertical axis through the handle. The pitcher appears to be made of ceramic or pottery material.

Artwork Details

Date
1849–58
Medium
Mottled brown earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
467 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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