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Mug: C.61-1997

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Factory: Worcester Porcelain Factory

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Description

Soft-paste porcelain mug, transfer-printed underglaze in blue with the 'Parrot Pecking Fruit' pattern.

Soft-paste porcelain mug, transfer-printed underglaze in blue. The glaze is tinted very pale blue. Broad cylindrical body with S-shaped handle with an upward kick at the lower end and a slight longitudinal ridge.The centre of the recessed base is glazed, and the broad outer edge is unglazed. Decorated on the exterior with the 'Parrot Pecking Fruit' pattern (second version), a spray of currants, a spray of gooseberries, and a large beetle.

Legal notes

Given by G.D.H. Rylands

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 14.5 cm
Height: 13.3 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Worcester ⪼ Worcestershire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997) by Rylands, G.D.H.

Dating

18th Century, third quarter#
George III
Circa 1770 - 1780

Components of the work

Decoration composed of cobalt-blue
Base Width 18.5 cm

Materials used in production

presumed lead Lead-glaze
steatitic Soft-paste porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating)

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.61-1997
Primary reference Number: 37253
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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