Description

Large partially glazed stoneware mug with a cylindrical body and wide handle. Lip flares out at the top and bottom edge, middle is concave. Walls of mug are straight before slanting at bottom, to a flat base. Towards front centre of mug, there is a raised swirl-like design, consisting of circles, comma-like shapes and semi-circles; coloured in black. Area surrounding design is unglazed; rest of body is olive green. Handle is glazed; lip is unglazed. Interior of opening is olive green, walls are blue-purple. Maker's mark carved on base, underneath handle; additional markings in centre.