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Pitcher

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The pitcher has a bulbous base with a rounded body that tapers towards the top. A thin raised line encircles the middle section. The pitcher has a curved spout and a curved handle attached to the right side. The entire pitcher is white with brown marbling. The background is gray. The pitcher by United States Pottery Company is shown from the side, angled slightly towards the viewer.

Artwork Details

Date
1849–58
Medium
Mottled brown earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
439 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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