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Mug

Turner Factory, c. 1796

The mug is decorated with a relief design of two children, one tickling the other awake with a feather. The crest on the silver mount if that of Arthur Chichester, 1st Marquess of Donegall and the family had long associations with Belfast. Purchased by the Art Fund with the assistance of the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Mug, c. 1796

Date supported

2004

Medium and material

Stoneware & silver

Dimensions

16 x 11 cm

Grant

675

Total cost

750

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