Hot milk pot 1833 - 1850

This "Hot milk pot" is an example of American pottery from the 19th century, produced by the American Pottery Manufacturing Company. It features a white porcelain body decorated with a blue and white transfer-printed design, reminiscent of Chinese blue and white porcelain. The design, although abstract, conveys a sense of flowing water or clouds, highlighting the popularity of Chinese-inspired patterns during this period. This piece, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases the craftsmanship and decorative techniques employed by American potters in the early 19th century.