Pitcher
ca. 1897
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
9 5/16 x 6 3/8 in. (23.7 x 16.2 cm)
Classification
Pitcher
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Florence I. Balasny-Barnes Collection, Gift of Florence I. Balasny-Barnes, in memory of her parents, Elizabeth C. and Joseph Balasny, 1991
Accession Number
1991.370.13
Tags
Art Historical Context
Welcome to The American Wing, where this elegant porcelain pitcher from the Chitten Pottery Company, circa 1897, captures the charm of late 19th-century American ceramics. Standing at 9 5/16 x 6 3/8 inches, this functional yet decorative vessel exemplifies the craftsmanship of a New York-based firm renowned for producing high-quality porcelain tableware during a period when American potters were innovating to rival European imports. The choice of porcelain—a fine, translucent medium—highlights the technical advancements in American manufacturing, allowing for delicate forms and intricate surfa...