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Derby Porcelain King of Prussia Mug

Derby Porcelain Factory, Richard Holdship, 1761–1765

Derby porcelain mug bearing a printed portrait of the King of Prussia. It has a small bell shape with a grooved handle. A half-length portrait of the King of Prussia, above a simple scroll, flanked by a floral print and a butterfly is printed in puce.

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Title of artwork, date

Derby Porcelain King of Prussia Mug, 1761–1765

Date supported

2001

Medium and material

Porcelain

Dimensions

9 cm

Grant

633

Total cost

2588

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