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Posset pot

Lambeth Factories

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a ceramic pot with two handles. The pot has a wide mouth and a narrow base. It features a spout on the front. The body of the pot is decorated with various designs, including a scene of people and a date. The pot sits on a decorative base. The handles are positioned on either side and feature dots along their length. The rim of the pot has a decorative border. The entire pot is shown in black and white. The object is titled "Posset pot" and attributed to "Lambeth Factories".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1687
Medium:
Tin-enameled earthenware
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
599 × 478 px
Museum record:
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