Mug

ca. 1776-92 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Mug of soft paste porcelain transfer-printed in underglaze blue. Cylindrical with a loop handle. On the left is a Chinese garden-scene with a lady, boy and parrot. On the right are two Chinese figures fishing beside an arbour.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain transfer-printed in underglaze blue
Brief description
Mug of soft paste porcelain transfer-printed with underglaze blue, Caughley porcelain factory, Caughley, ca. 1776-92
Physical description
Mug of soft paste porcelain transfer-printed in underglaze blue. Cylindrical with a loop handle. On the left is a Chinese garden-scene with a lady, boy and parrot. On the right are two Chinese figures fishing beside an arbour.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.1cm
  • Diameter: 8.3cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'S' and a cross (In underglaze blue)
Credit line
Given by Alfred Darby, Esq.
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
For the pattern and dating to 1776-92 see The Caughley Society, Caughley Blue & White Patterns (2012), ca. B08
Collection
Accession number
C.77-1921

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest