Mug c. 1680

This blue and white "Mug" is a ceramic jug from the late 17th century. Its glaze pattern, a technique known as "mottling," is characterized by white "freckles" on a cobalt blue background. The mottled glaze, popular in European ceramics, is a playful departure from the more traditional, smooth blue-and-white wares. This jug, likely from the Netherlands, would have been used for everyday drinking.