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Crocus pot

Ira W. Corey

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale yellow ceramic crocus pot in the shape of a hedgehog. The hedgehog is on its belly, on a shallow dish. Its head points to the left. The body of the hedgehog has many holes of various sizes. A raised line pattern is on the upper body. The eyes and nose are raised. The dish has a semi-circular shape with the right side extended. Background transitions from dark gray at top to light gray at bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
1867–70
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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