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Toby snuff jar

United States Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green and white ceramic jar in the shape of a man with long hair wearing a hat. The man has a displeased look on his face. He wears a suit jacket with six buttons, a shirt with a triangular neckline, and a hat with a brim. The figure has one hand holding a mug to his mouth and the other resting on his knee. The figure sits with legs crossed. The ceramic has a glossy finish with darker green splotches. The background is gray with a shadow behind the jar to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
1852–58
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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