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Pitcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pitcher by Bernard Leach. The pitcher has a handle on the left side. The pitcher is primarily gold in color with dark brown and black spots near the bottom. The pitcher has a wide mouth with a small lip on the right side. The pitcher body is bulbous with a narrow neck. The background is gray and transitions to dark gray at the top. The pitcher casts a shadow on the surface below.

Artwork Details

Date
1825–75
Medium
Earthenware; Redware
Culture
American
Dimensions
580 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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