Pitcher
1876
Medium
porcelain
Dimensions
9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
Classification
Pitcher
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Emma and Jay Lewis, 2014
Accession Number
2014.445
Art Historical Context
This delicate porcelain pitcher, crafted by Lycett in 1876, exemplifies the rising sophistication of American ceramics during the nation's Centennial year. Measuring 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm) in height, it reflects the era's ambition to produce luxury goods domestically, moving beyond imported European wares. Lycett, a skilled potter active in New York, helped elevate porcelain as a medium for everyday elegance and artistic expression in Gilded Age households. Porcelain's translucency and durability made it prized for functional objects like pitchers, often showcasing intricate molding and glazi...