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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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