Shape Type: Miscellaneous

Pattern Type: Genre Scenes

Date: 1775-1785

Dimensions:

  • Height: 4.63 in (11.7602 cm)

Maker: Worcester

Maker's Mark:

Printed

Description:

This mug is decorated with two prints of shooting scenes.  One shows a design known as the Man Shooting a Gun.  It is paired on this mug with a rare print: The Man Holding a Gun.  The more usual companion print is the Man Aiming a Gun.  The three prints are discussed in Branyan, French and Sandon's book on Worcester blue and white porcelain at II.A. 2-4.

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