Mug
1750-1760 (made)
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Mug of black-glazed earthenware and gilded. Bell-shaped with a plain loop handle and on a low foot. Decorated outside in unfired gilding with two ducks amidst flowering plants, and a butterfly in the air. On the inside is a border of lappets.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Black-glazed earthenware and gilded |
| Brief description | Mug of black-glazed earthenware and gilded, Staffordshire, 1750-1760. |
| Physical description | Mug of black-glazed earthenware and gilded. Bell-shaped with a plain loop handle and on a low foot. Decorated outside in unfired gilding with two ducks amidst flowering plants, and a butterfly in the air. On the inside is a border of lappets. |
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| Gallery label | Mug
Probably Probably made in Staffordshire, about 1750-1760
Lead-glazed earthenware, with gilt decoration
C.12-1970(23/05/2008) |
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| Accession number | C.12-1970 |
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| Record created | November 14, 2005 |
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