A good Worcester mug, circa 1754-56
Of large size and cylindrical form, with a grooved strap handle, printed in outline and hand-coloured with the 'Red Bull' pattern, Chinese figures in conversation beside cattle, the landscape washed in a distinctive palette of turquoise and pink, 11.7cm high
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Provenance
Robyn Robb Collection

Based on a Chinese Export prototype, the 'Red Bull' pattern was one of the first designs to be transfer-printed at Worcester. A mustard pot and cover in this pattern from the Frank Wheeldon Collection was sold by Bonhams on 23 January 2008, lot 63. The present lot provides a larger canvas for the decoration and the inclusion of an additional female figure to one side of the handle, standing by colourful vases and holding a bowl of flowers.

In good condition with the printed and enamelled decoration remaining remarkably well with only a few very light scratches, of little significance.