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Toddy Jug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic jug with a handle on the right side and a small lid on top. The jug has a gold rim around the top and a gold band around the bottom. A black and white portrait of a man with white hair is on the front, surrounded by a gold oval border. The lid has a gold decoration on top. The jug sits on a gray surface against a dark background. The title is "Toddy Jug". The artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
1800–1820
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Chinese, for American market
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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