Mug 1854 - 1862

This white porcelain mug, crafted by William Bloor between 1854 and 1862, features an intricate design. The mug, on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, boasts a raised relief portrait on its front, surrounded by a vine motif. The handle is shaped like a twisted branch and the base is elaborately decorated with leaves and flowers. This decorative style, popular in the Victorian era, reflects the fascination with nature and craftsmanship that characterized the period.