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
- Museum record:
- View original
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