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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-43711

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Light grayish-green glazed band around body, with two black transfer printed scenes. On one side: two four-legged animals, with horns and hoofs, lying beside one another (one is dark colored, one is light) with two palm trees in distance at right. On other side: a horse or donkey, wearing a saddle and harness, with two rounded baskets at its feet. Black decorative floral design printed around inside rim and down handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
Mug
Mug

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.518

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 (H), 3 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.518

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