Mug
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Nathaniel Winship
American
MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateearly 19th century
MediumWheel-thrown cream-colored earthenware with overglaze black enamel decoration
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width including handle x depth): 5 7/8 x 5 7/8 x 4 1/4in. (14.9 x 14.9 x 10.8cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Ellen M. Winship
DescriptionRound mug of cream-colored earthenware, a type of ceramic known as creamware. The mug has a flat bottom, vertical sides, and a pulled and applied handle opposite a transfer-printed black enamel design. Above the design is a banner reading "THE BUTCHERS ARMS". The design consists of a shield, divided into two sections by a horizontal line. Above the line is a boar's head and two keys, and below are three heads of horned animals and two axes. The shield is surrounded by vines and leaves above and below, and there is a griffin on either side. Below the design a banner contains the following Latin phrases "OMNLASUBJECISTI SURPEDIBUS OVES ET BOVES." There is a hairline crack to the left of the handle and some crazing above the design. There are some areas of slight discoloration over the surfaces of the mug.
Object number1950.274.0
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