Mug 1745

This 18th-century "Mug" from the Minneapolis Institute of Art is a fine example of blue and white transferware, a popular style of decoration used on ceramics. The mug, with its delicate floral and animal motifs, is typical of the period. The artist, while anonymous, demonstrated skill in capturing the intricate details of the design, which includes birds, a rabbit, and floral arrangements, all rendered in a cobalt blue glaze against a white background. This type of decorative art was widely produced in the 1700s, making it a valuable and appealing object for collectors of European ceramics.