Porcelain mug made in China for export to Europe and North America, with polychrome underglaze port scene in the Mandarin palette
Bold cobalt blue Fitzhugh border encircles the rim
Mug measures 4-3/4″ high
The broken porcelain handle was replaced sometime in the late 1700’s to mid-1800’s with one made of iron and in the same shape as the original. It was gessoed and painted with white enamel, now faded to a cream color, to match the body of the mug
You can see the original handle on this mug with the same shape and similar decoration
Photo courtesy of Hartleys Auctions
