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Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-48412

Description

Earthenware mug (mochaware). Slightly barrel shaped with loop handle and leaf terminals. Lathe-turned with thirteen rows of small elipses. Brown and dark red bands at base and rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
mocha ware
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"This M ... [missing] / belongin .../ and ... / descendan ..." (handwritten)

Additional Identification Number

38

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 1/2 (H), 4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.393

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