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Tree of life pitcher

Portland Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass pitcher with a handle on the right side and a spout on the left side. The pitcher has a wide mouth and a curved lip. The body of the pitcher is textured with a pattern of small triangles. The base of the pitcher is wide and flat. The handle is curved and attached to the body of the pitcher. The background is a gradient of gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1865–85
Medium
Glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
497 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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