Large Chinese Export Mug

Name/Title

Large Chinese Export Mug

Entry/Object ID

2024.403.2

Description

Large Chinese-made mug with five inch diameter, depicting six figures in traditional dress. Handle has been repaired with staples. Purchased by Joseph and Winifred Odell around 1905/6 during an around the world tour to inspect foreign YMCA posts as part of Joseph's job. This piece was handed down to their daughter, Helen Odell Gildersleeve, who then gave it to her daughter, Judith duPont, the donor.

Collection

Decorative Arts

Made/Created

Date made

1900 - 1906

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Location

China