Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mug
Object name
Mug
Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
Overall: 7 3/8 x 6 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. ( 18.7 x 15.9 x 12.1 cm )
Description
Cylindrical mug with interlacing reeded strap handless terminating in molded floral sprays dotted with blue enamel; grisaille image depicts a three masked east indiaman with furled sails flying; two American flags and floating on green water; the border around the rim is composed of a rust hsuk band and a gold band with rust decoration.
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number
1952.121
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





