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Mug

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-48420

Description

Porcelain mug. Brown transfer printed design, over-painted by hand in pink, blue, green, and red. With chinoiserie decorative elements and gold lustre accents. Background of pink cross hatching and dots. Central decorative motif includes a coat of arms with a crown above, a horse at left, and a pegasus at right.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
transfer printing
lusterware
Chinoiserie
Mug
Mug

Inscription

"WILLIAM JUNOR / TORONTO" (Label on bottom of mug.)

Additional Identification Number

40

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 3/4 (H), 2 7/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.406

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