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Pitcher

Chittenango Pottery Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic pitcher with a narrow, pointed spout and a handle resembling a branch. The body of the pitcher is bulbous and rounded. Blue and purple floral design and a bunch of grapes are painted on the lower half. The handle is shaped like a white branch with several protrusions. The base of the pitcher is small and circular with a gold rim. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1897
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
419 × 625 px
Museum record:
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