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Children's Mug

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-44199

Description

Earthenware children's mug. Peach/beige colored glaze. Asian-inspired motifs applied through black transfer printing. Large pagoda centers the scene with a rugged coastline surrounding the mug; bonzai-like trees dot the design. Floral and other natural motifs provide a separate border around the upper lip of the mug as well as down the center of the handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mugs
earthenware
ceramic glaze
transfer printing
Knickknack
Mug, Decorative
Unidentified Ceramic
Mug, Decorative

Additional Identification Number

MJ1970.1030

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Margaret Jewell

Accession Number

1970.1310.1030

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