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I recently can across this twin handled mug, which appears at first glance to be antique.

I assumed that the mug is European, as there is a depiction of a European-looking face. However, on the other side, there is a depicted what is possibly a Qilin (?).
It may well be that the creature is just a stylised version of a deer, or perhaps some other animal.
The base is unmarked.

Ideas anyone ????

Saddled horse is my guess

Many thanks for your suggestion, Larry.


Peter

It appears to me, to be of Southern European origin.

Thanks for your comments, Mr P. Much obliged.


Peter.

Hi,

I guess just because of how it was painted, it's possible to see pretty much anything.

To me, it's a horse. See the mane and tail? Probably not a kirin, I can't see any horn, scales, etc.

At least that's what I see, someone else might see something, different.

Not sure if this helps.

Regards!

Thanks for the info, John. Much appreciated.


Peter

Hi , this looks like Italian maiolica to me. I couldn't really hazard a guess as to it's age

Many thanks for your help !!!!


Peter

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