Mug

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Mug

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.411

Description

Black-glazed earthenware mug with silver-plated seal: mug tapers at top; flat-topped handle; "COLLEGIT NEO-CAESARIENSIS-IN-AMERICA" in raised letters around edge of seal; inside contains three vignettes, one in the top half and two in the bottom half; top one consists of open book bearing inscription: "VET NOV/TESTAM" and a banner above reads: "VITAM MORTUIS REDDO."; in lower left corner four books rest upright on a table with stippled background; right corner contains scroll with "S" on a seal and banner above reads: "PARMIUM".

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

5-5/8 in

Width

5-3/4 in

Diameter

4-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 5/8 x 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. (14.3 x 14.6 x 10.8 cm)

Material

Metal alloy, Earthenware

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Some glaze bubbles.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Breakfast Room