Artist:Union Porcelain WorksAmerican
Medium: Porcelain
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Dates:1882
Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. (14 x 7.9 x 7.9 cm)
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Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 63.188
Image: 63.188_acetate_bw.jpg,
Catalogue Description: Cylindrical porcelain mug with green, gold, and lavender decorative borders and bisque relief in center. The relief is in the form of a medallion flanked by two seated men. Medallion represents infant Hercules battling a bear whose mouth is on a cylindrical gadget; "JOHN / MATTHEWS. / NEW-YORK. / 1832" is molded in the medallion. Man to viewer's right is working at a low vise (?). Man to viewer's left is crouching, holds calipers and has mallet. Relief is signed at lower right, below man with vise. CONDITION: Good.