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Pitcher, late 18th century

This is a Pitcher. It is dated late 18th century and we acquired it in 1938. Its medium is moulded and thrown unglazed stoneware (black basalt), encaustic silver decoration. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was bequest of Erskine Hewitt. It is credited Bequest of Erskine Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

10.5 x 10.1 cm (4 1/8 x 4 in.)

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Pitcher, late 18th century; moulded and thrown unglazed stoneware (black basalt), encaustic silver decoration; 10.5 x 10.1 cm (4 1/8 x 4 in.); Bequest of Erskine Hewitt; 1938-57-310

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