Who created "Milk jug (pot à lait pestum) (part of a service)"?

Milk jug (pot à lait pestum) (part of a service) was created by Sèvres Manufactory in 1844–46.

When was "Milk jug (pot à lait pestum) (part of a service)" created?

This artwork was created 1844–46.

What medium is "Milk jug (pot à lait pestum) (part of a service)"?

Milk jug (pot à lait pestum) (part of a service) is Hard-paste porcelain.

Is "Milk jug (pot à lait pestum) (part of a service)" in the public domain?

Yes, Milk jug (pot à lait pestum) (part of a service) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Milk jug (pot à lait pestum) (part of a service)

Sèvres Manufactory

1844–46

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain

Dimensions

Height: 7 11/16 in. (19.5 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

French, Sèvres

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Miss Sylvia Such, 1951

Accession Number

51.187.2

About the Artist

Sèvres Manufactory · 1740–present

The Sèvres Manufactory, one of Europe's premier porcelain producers, was established in 1740 as the Manufacture de Vincennes under the patronage of Queen Marie Leszczyńska, who sought to rival Meissen and Chantilly porcelains with French soft-paste innovations. Initially a private venture, it relocated to Sèvres in 1756 in a purpose-built facility designed by architect Laurent Lindet near Madame d...

Milk jug (pot à lait pestum) (part of a service)

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