Pitcher
Unknown Artist
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Dimensions
4 7/8 x 4 x 3 9/16 in. (12.4 x 10.2 x 9 cm)
Classification
Pitcher
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Dr. Charles W. Green, 1947
Accession Number
47.90.79
Tags
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, this delicate *Pitcher* (1830–70) exemplifies-19th-century American in Parian porcelain. Measuring just 4 7/8 x 4 x 3 9/16 inches, its petite scale made it ideal for table service or as a decorative accent in Victorian homes. Produced by an unknown artist, piece reflects the era's booming ceramics industry, where American potters emulated European finesse. Parian porcelain, unglazed and biscuit-fired for a soft, matte finish resembling Parian marble from the Greek island of Paros, gained popularity in the 1840s–70s. It allowed makers ...