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Pitcher

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic pitcher with a handle on the left side and a spout on the right side. The pitcher has a scalloped rim and a rounded body. It features a floral design in gold, with two large flowers on the front and grape clusters on the top. The flowers on the front are surrounded by leaves and stems, and there are gold accents around the edges of the pitcher. The background of the pitcher is white, and it has a slight sheen to it. The pitcher is sitting on a gray surface, and there is a shadow behind it.

Artwork Details

Date
1849–58
Medium
Stoneware
Culture
American
Dimensions
539 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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