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Toby Jug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic Toby Jug with handle on right side. The jug has a spout on the left. The body of the jug is sculpted to resemble the head and neck of a man, wearing a large hat. The man depicted has a large chin, nose, and cheek. The jug sits on a flat surface with a plain background. The image is in black and white. The artist of the piece is unidentified; however, the piece is referred to as a Toby Jug.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Culture
American
Dimensions
478 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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