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Mug

Object Name:
Mug
Object ID:
1974.001.58
Place of Origin:
England
Date:
1830
Description:
Mug. Redware, earthenware. Slightly flared walls with plain circular rim, broad pedestal base and loop handle with several scrolls. Decorated on exterior in copper lustre and purple lustre. Rim base and handle are all copper lustre. Purple handpainted scene on body shows a three-story house with fence in front, trees on both sides and birds above. Same scene is repeated on other side. Rim interior decorated with a band of pink. Remainder of interior is glazed white. Reverse also covered with copper lustre. No makers' marks seen.
Material:
Ceramic
Earthenware
Redware
Dimensions:
H-3.3 W-4.4 Dia-3 inches
Credit Line:
Bequest of Martha Grace Upton
Subjects:
Houses
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