Collection Highlights
Atom Bomb Hits New York City: Illustration for "Hiroshima, U.S.A." in Collier's, 5 August 1950, cover
1950
1956.7
Oil on paper laid on board
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mug
Object name
Mug
Date
1810-1820
Medium
Porcelain
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/2 x 6 x 4 1/4 in. ( 14 x 15.2 x 10.8 cm )
Description
Cylindrical "Canton" porcelain mug with interlacing reed strap handles terminating in molded floral sprays; blue underglaze decoration depicts Chinese river scene with bridge and buildings; "Nanking" border with trellis diaper band with a spear and post border around rim.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Bayard Verplanck
Object Number
1956.141z
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
