Mug

ca. 1815 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Mug of porcelain painted with blue and black enamels and gilded. Cylindrical with a loop handle. Painted with a man offering a wreath to two seated women, all in classical costumes. At the top and bottom are wide borders of classical patterns in gold on a black ground. Scattered gilt sprigs.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted with blue and black enamels and gilded
Brief description
Mug of porcelain painted with blue and black enamels and gilded, probably painted by Thomas Baxter, Barr, Flight & Barr, Worcester, ca. 1815.
Physical description
Mug of porcelain painted with blue and black enamels and gilded. Cylindrical with a loop handle. Painted with a man offering a wreath to two seated women, all in classical costumes. At the top and bottom are wide borders of classical patterns in gold on a black ground. Scattered gilt sprigs.
Dimensions
  • Height: 10.8cm
  • Diameter: 9.2cm
Conversion from the Register
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr Arthur Hurst
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.339-1940

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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