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COVERED MUG IN THE SHAPE OF A TURK'S HEAD

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Second Floor Hallway


About this object

Cup is shaped like the head of an oriental looking man with a black beard and moustache. He wears a green turban with ropes of pearls and a ruby on his forehead. On the turban is a cap striped in red and beige which serves as a cover.

Object name:
COVERED MUG IN THE SHAPE OF A TURK'S HEAD
Made from:
Porcelain
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
ca. 1830
Size:
14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
25.201.1-2
Class:
CERAMICS
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973