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Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44355

Description

Earthenware mug with two handles. Dark blue glaze on most of body, with a roughly oval space on each side that frames an image. Red transfer printed images are Oriental in theme. Gold lustre swirls and accents painted over dark blue glaze on body. Lustre band at rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
lusterware
Orientalism
Mug
Mug

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.1192

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 (H), 4 3/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.1192

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