Shape Type: Miscellaneous

Pattern Type: Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes

Date: 1765-1770

Dimensions:

  • Height: 5.55 in (14.10 cm)

Maker: Bow

Description:

This bell shaped mug has a grooved strap handle with a heart shaped motif at the lower terminal.  This motif is considered to be a Bow characteristic.  The mug is printed with a Chinese building within a fenced garden, with two swans swimming to the left.  This is an expanded version of a pattern first encountered on Worcester porcelain and then used at Bow.  The building in the enlarged version is taller and is topped with a cantilevered structure.  The enlarged version was also used at Derby and at Cockpit Hill.

The cell border is also printed.

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