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These vintage ceramic mugs bring a playful sculptural detail to the table with elephant-shaped handles and intricate fish decoration. Each …
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These vintage ceramic mugs bring a playful sculptural detail to the table with elephant-shaped handles and intricate fish decoration. Each handle incorporates an expressive elephant face and a curving trunk, turning a familiar drinking vessel into a small decorative object. Dark detailing stands against a soft ivory glaze, while stylized fish and delicate scrollwork wrap around the cylindrical bodies. The repeated borders and lively animal imagery give the pair a richly patterned appearance. Their combination of whimsical form and detailed ornament suits the bohemian character identified by the source.
Displayed together, the mugs create a coordinated accent for open shelving, a kitchen dresser, or a collected tabletop arrangement. Their generous proportions give the elephant handles room to stand out, while the restrained ivory and black palette keeps the decoration easy to combine with other ceramics. They can bring a lighthearted note to a breakfast setting or serve as decorative pieces among books and smaller objects. The pair offers a matching composition without losing the individual character of each sculptural handle.
Offered as a pair of two mugs, each measures 5.75 inches wide, 3.75 inches deep, and 5.5 inches high. The source reports very good vintage condition. The glaze is well preserved, with minor surface wear consistent with age. The elephant handles and fish motifs remain intact, with no visible chips or cracks. Both pieces are structurally sound and retain clear decorative detail.
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- Dimensions
- 5.75ʺW × 3.75ʺD × 5.5ʺH
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ivory
- Condition Notes
- The ceramic mugs exhibit a well-preserved glaze with minor surface wear consistent with age. The intricate elephant handle and fish … moreThe ceramic mugs exhibit a well-preserved glaze with minor surface wear consistent with age. The intricate elephant handle and fish motif are intact with no visible chips or cracks. Overall, the pieces are structurally sound and display beautifully. less
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