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Syrup Jug

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic jug with a handle on the right side and a black metal lid. The jug has a textured surface featuring a raised design of plants and leaves. The body of the jug is wider at the bottom and tapers towards the top. A small lip is visible around the top edge. The handle is shaped like a branch. The background is a gray gradient. Syrup Jug by United States Pottery Company.

Artwork Details

Date
1852–58
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
461 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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