Unknown English
Mug

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Maker Unknown English

CultureEnglish

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Datec. 1750–1760

Made inEngland

MediumLead-glazed earthenware (redware)

Dimensions5 1/8 × 5 1/8 × 4 in. (13 × 13 × 10.2 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg

Object numberB.61.98

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Ceramics Study Room

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

CERAMICS

DescriptionThis mug is made of lead-glazed red earthenware. The potter formed the molded decorations, which include floral, bird motifs, as well as the British royal coat of arms, separately, and applied them to the body of the pot.
Provenance[Ginsburg & Levy, New York]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, November 28, 1961; given to MFAH, by 1966.
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