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Syrup Jug

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The jug has a white ceramic body with a floral pattern. The jug has a narrow base that widens towards the middle and then narrows again towards the top. A handle is on one side, curving upwards. The lid is silver-colored metal and appears to be partially open. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1852–58
Medium
Parian porcelain, pewter
Culture
American
Dimensions
479 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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