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Pitcher

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The pitcher is a light gray ceramic object with a spout on the right side and a handle on the left side. The handle is curved resembling a branch. The pitcher has a wide mouth and a narrow base. A pattern of leaves and vines is embossed on the pitcher. The base of the pitcher is flat and circular. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
1852–58
Medium:
Parian porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
566 × 625 px
Museum record:
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