Mug

1835-1860

Measurements

4-1/4 in x 4-3/8 in x 3-1/4 in (dia)

Materials

Gilded and enameled porcelain

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.

Accession Number

1971.777

Condition Notes

The rim has some roughness due to small losses.  Gilding has worn from the outside back of the handle.

Provenance

Ex coll. Mrs. E. Tatnall (Mary Corbit) Warner

Comments

The mug is decorated in a palette of colors associated with the large and diverse Rose Medallion wares. Specifically, colors include pink, blue, aqua, green, yellow, and orange-red, with some gilding.  A wide panel around the body shows Chinese figures against a Chinese pavilion.  Notable too is a large “blue rock” motif where the interlaced strap handle joins. The back of the handle has gilded decoration.  A floral band around the outside and inside at the top displays a rich variety of flowers.

The outside bottom of this mug is unglazed.