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Squirrel Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Glazed ceramic sculpture of a squirrel. The body is upright on a circular base, with a small tail sticking out upwards at the back. The head is turned to the right, with the right arm bent up to the face. Glaze colors are brown, green, and beige. The background is light gray. The title is "Squirrel Bottle" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1790–1805
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
449 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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