"Sparta" Water Pitcher

Chase Brass and Copper Company1936–1938

New Orleans Museum of Art
New Orleans, United States

Large, cylindrical pitcher in chromium. Handle is in ivory-colored "composition" plastic (Bakelite). Wide band of horizontal lines at the bottom for a decoration. Marked on bottom with centaur logo and "CHASE / USA."

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Title: "Sparta" Water Pitcher
Creator: Chase Brass and Copper Company
Creator Lifespan: Founded 1837
Creator Nationality: American
Date Created: 1936–1938
Location Created: Waterbury, Connecticut
Physical Dimensions: 8 x 7 1/16 x 5 1/8 inch
Type: Metalware
Medium: Chrome-plated brass, Bakelite plastic
Credit Line: Gift from the George R. Kravis II Collection
Accession Number: 2019.8.35

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