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Pitcher

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yellow ceramic pitcher with a handle. The pitcher has a spout on one side. The handle is on the right side and has the shape of a horse's head. The pitcher has a wide base that narrows at the top. The surface of the pitcher has a glossy finish and is decorated with an embossed design featuring animals including deer and lions, and fruit including grapes. The background is beige.

Artwork details

Date:
1849–58
Medium:
Mottled brown earthenware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
411 × 624 px
Museum record:
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