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Pitcher

E. & W. Bennett Pottery

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray ceramic pitcher. Round base widens towards top. Exterior surface covered in relief carvings of various sea creatures including multiple fish, oysters, shells and other sea life. Carvings extend to handle and lip. Handle curved resembling a swan neck with a carved head. Lip of pitcher irregular with scalloped edge. Background fades from dark at top to light at bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
1850–57
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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