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Mug
Worcester Porcelain Factory, Robert Hancock
1755-1765
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Maker)
Place of Origin
Worcester; Worcestershire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Porcelain (soft-paste)
- Lead glaze
Museum Object Number
1958.0728
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.0728
Object Name
Mug
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Worcester Porcelain Factory (Maker); Robert Hancock (Probable engraver)
Place of Origin
Worcester; Worcestershire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1755-1765
Subject(s)
- Chinoiserie
Materials
- Porcelain (soft-paste)
- Lead glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Printed
Dimensions (inches)
4.567 (H) x 4.843 (L) x 3.543 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
11.6 (H) x 12.3 (L) x 9 (Diam)
Measurement Notes
Length measurement is the diameter plus the handle
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Cook, Cyril. 1953 The Life and Work of Robert Hancock.
• La Dame Chinoise print: item 26, from plate attributed to Hancock. Same design used at several factories.Book: Cook, Cyril. 1953 The Life and Work of Robert Hancock.
• L' Oiseau Chinois print: item 76, from fine line engraving attributed to Hancock.Book: Handley, Joseph M. & Spero, Simon. 1991 18th Century English Transfer-Printed Porcelain and Enamels.
• Mug with L'Oiseau Chinois and La Dame Chinoise printed designs: p. 136, No. 4.8