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Water Pitcher

William F. Ladd

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver water pitcher by William F. Ladd. The pitcher has a wide, wavy lip at the top and a curved handle on the right side. The body of the pitcher is bulbous with an oval shape on the bottom and tapering up to the lip. It has three feet at the bottom. The pitcher is decorated with engravings and etchings throughout, including floral patterns and scrollwork. The pitcher has a reflective surface that appears shiny, and it appears to be made of silver or another metallic material. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1846
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
514 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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