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Mug

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass mug with handle on left side. Thick base, rounded body with slight taper towards top. Handle attached to left side. Red stripe encircles body near bottom, another near top. Yellow stripe between red stripes. White squiggly line design on top section. Decorative bird on body, facing right. Bird's head blue and yellow; body blue, red and yellow; legs yellow. Red, orange and yellow floral design on left side. Background of mug is transparent with some green and pinkish-brown splotches. Grey gradient background behind mug.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Non-lead glass with enamel decoration
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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