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COVERED MUG IN THE SHAPE OF A TURKISH WOMAN'S HEAD

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Second Floor Hallway


About this object

Cup is shaped like the head of an oriental looking woman wearing earrings. Her head is tied with a red turban suspending a large emerald surmounted by a cap striped in red, green, orange and blue serving as a lid.

Object name:
COVERED MUG IN THE SHAPE OF A TURKISH WOMAN'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:
25.202.1-2
Class:
CERAMICS
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973