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Pitcher

George E. Ohr

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pitcher by George E. Ohr. The object is a ceramic pitcher with an irregular shape. The pitcher has a handle on the left side. The handle is attached to the body and curves outwards. The body of the pitcher is rounded with a wide mouth. The mouth has multiple wavy, uneven rim sections. The pitcher has a glossy glaze with a predominantly brown base color. The glaze also features green and white speckles. The inside of the pitcher is shiny and dark-colored. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1898–1910
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 494 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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