Jug
Medium
Earthenware, silver
Dimensions
With stopper: 7 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (18.1 x 15.6 cm)
Classification
Jug
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh J. Grant, 1974
Accession Number
1974.214.28
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the golden age of American art pottery with this elegant *Jug* crafted by the Rookwood Pottery in 1892. Founded in Cincinnati, Ohio,wood was a trailblazing studio that elevated ceramics to fine art, blending European influences with distinctly American innovation. This earthenware vessel, adorned with silver accents and a matching stopper, measures a compact 7 1/8 x 6 1/8 inches, making it both functional and display-worthy. Its presence in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing underscores its role in the nation's decorative arts heritage. Rookwood flourished during the Aes...