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Pilgrim flask

Chelsea Keramic Art Works

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval ceramic flask with a glossy beige-brown glaze. Four small feet on bottom, one on each side, and two on top which are curled. Blue relief on the front with a figure standing with water up to their knees holding a staff-like object. The blue relief is outlined with a simple, raised line within a recessed area.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1878–80
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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