Jug
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Jug

TitleJug
ArtistAbraham Helmhack
Datelate 17th century 17th century
MediumTin-glazed earthenware; pewter
ClassificationCeramics-Pottery
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineThe Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Botanical illustration

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“Jug” is a work by Abraham Helmhack, dated late 17th century. It is executed in tin-glazed earthenware; pewter and classified as ceramics-pottery. In this archive it sits within the botanical illustration tradition. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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