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Pitcher

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Blue and white ceramic pitcher with a handle on the right side. The pitcher has a wavy rim and a spout on the left side. White floral design on a blue background. The handle is curved and attached to the body of the pitcher. The body of the pitcher is bulbous and tapers towards the top. White flowers and leaves are raised and appear three-dimensional. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1852–58
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
486 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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