Mug

Dateca. 1750

MediumPorcelain, hard-paste

DimensionsOH: 6 5/16"; Diam. at foot: 3 1/2"; Diam. at rim: 4 3/8"

Credit LineGift of Ms. Pamela K. Armour

Object number1999-78

DescriptionBaluster-shaped mug with narrow circular foot ring and molded C-scroll handle with molded lower terminal in the shape of a ju'i (the head of a Buddhist monk's scepter). Decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze red and gilt with large flowers and foliage. The upper rim is bordered by a band of red diaper work and flowers.

Very good-excellent
Label TextChinese export porcelain decorated in the Imari colors of underglaze blue and overglaze red and gilt was widely owned in Colonial America.