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Mug

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Beaker of red earthenware with decoration incised through a white slip, under a clear glaze. Cylindrical body, slightly waisted, covered with a diaper of long diamonds in white slip formed by crossed incised lines.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware with slip decoration
Brief description
Mug, lead-glazed earthenware with slip decoration. English, made in Sussex, 19th century
Physical description
Beaker of red earthenware with decoration incised through a white slip, under a clear glaze. Cylindrical body, slightly waisted, covered with a diaper of long diamonds in white slip formed by crossed incised lines.
Dimensions
  • Taken from register height: 3 3/4in
  • Taken from register diameter: 3 1/2in
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
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Gallery label
Mug Made in Sussex, 19th century Lead-glazed earthenware with slip decoration C.342-1919 Given by Lady Lister(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Given by Lady Lister
Object history
Originally thought to be 18th or 19th century.
Historical context
Mr. W. C. Alexander (donor's father): E. Evrey 1912 from C. Brett, Little London, Old Sussex Ware.
Collection
Accession number
C.342-1919

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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