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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-43536

Description

Earthenware mug. Shaped base and loop handle. Red transfer printed scene with a man walking in front of a chinoiserie railing. Over painted with green, blue, and yellow. Pink luster lines around base, rim, and down handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
lusterware
hand-painted
Orientalism
Mug

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.337

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/2 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.337

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