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Mug
circa 1690-1705
James Morley (attributed to)

pierced stoneware salt glaze

Currently on view at Mint Museum--RANDOLPH

Museum Purchase: Delhom Collection

This mug’s lower section is double-walled, its outer layer is cut through with a knife to create a decorative pattern. Such vessels were a specialty of Nottingham potter James Morley, who was one of thirteen potters sued by John Dwight between 1693 and 1698 for infringing on his patent to make “fine stone” mugs. Morley apparently ignored the injunctions.

Accession Number: 1965.48.736

Measurements:

height: 4.125 inches
width: 4.5 inches

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public domain

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