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Pitcher

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic pitcher with a handle on the right side and a spout on the left, featuring a raised relief design resembling tree bark. The pitcher has a wavy rim around the top edge. The body of the pitcher is cylindrical with a flat base. The handle is shaped like a branch. The background is light blue-grey with a shadow cast to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
1852–58
Medium:
Parian porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
511 × 625 px
Museum record:
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