Chinese porcelain mug made for export during the Qianlong period, measures 5″ high
Decorated with panels depicting a hunting scene in the Mandarin style
With a beautifully painted cobalt blue Fitzhugh style border
The original handle was replaced with a gesso covered aluminum armature, painted to match the porcelain. Time has not been kind to the handle, as very little gesso remains with just a hint of color
This is what the original handle might have looked like
Photo courtesy of Andrew Dando
Tags: Chinese, Fitzhugh, metal handle, porcelain, Qianlong