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Chocolate mug (one of a set of seven)

Chinese
1750–1799
Object Place: China for American Market

Medium/Technique Porcelain
Dimensions 6.35 x 10.16 x 6.98 cm (2 1/2 x 4 x 2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Richard Edwards
Accession Number1972.485
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Americas
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionThis cylindrical chocolate mug is white with gold bands and blue leaf decoration and squared handles. Part of a Chinese and English porcelain tea service 1972.481-501, 1972.560-563, 1972.604-612.
ProvenanceProbably descended in the Derby and West families of Salem, MA; to Richard Edwards; 1972, gift of Richard Edwards to the MFA. (Accession date: June 7, 1972)