Not on display

Rio

Mug
1995 (designed), 1996 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Hard white earthenware mug of 'Clarence' shape, cone rising from slightly raised foot, with sharp angular handle. It is glazed with exception of foot rim, decorated with "Rio" pattern in blue with red rim, and white interior.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • Rio (manufacturer's title)
  • Clarence (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
White earthenware with coloured glazes
Brief description
'Clarence' shape mug in 'Rio' pattern, glazed earthenware, designed in Autumn 1995, made by Churchill Tableware Ltd. in 1996, England.
Physical description
Hard white earthenware mug of 'Clarence' shape, cone rising from slightly raised foot, with sharp angular handle. It is glazed with exception of foot rim, decorated with "Rio" pattern in blue with red rim, and white interior.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.2cm
  • Mouth diameter: 8.2cm
  • Foot diameter: 6.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Churchill / Made in England' and lion couchant emblem (Printed in black in circular format)
Credit line
Given by the maker
Production
Designed in Autumn 1995
Collection
Accession number
C.61-1996

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Record createdNovember 28, 2008
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