Red and White Floral Damask Soup Mug and Saucer Set
Decorative Art / Tableware, Ceramic • Mass-produced commercial tableware; possibly distributed by a lifestyle brand or kitchenware retailer
Style & Movement
Contemporary Global/Eclectic, influenced by Traditional Damask and Bohemian design
Medium & Technique
Glazed ceramic or stoneware with transfer-printed decorative motifs; hand-painted blue accents on handle and rim
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Mug: approximately 4-5 inches diameter; Saucer: approximately 7-8 inches diameter. Round, functional format.
Subject Description
The set features an oversized mug and matching wide saucer decorated with a red and white ornate floral damask pattern. The interior and exterior are fully patterned with acanthus-like leaves and floral medallions. The handle and rims are finished in a solid deep cobalt blue glaze.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good-Very Good; shows minor handle wear and typical shelf-wear on bottom edges, common for second-hand retail environments.
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $25.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$5.00 - $15.00 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; likely purchased from a department store (e.g., Anthropologie, Pier 1, or World Market) and later donated to a secondary market/thrift outlet.
Art Historical Significance
Low art-historical significance; primarily significant as a representative of early 21st-century 'global' aesthetic trends in domestic kitchenware, emphasizing bold color and maximalist patterning.
Notable Features
Bold contrast between the red/white damask pattern and the deep blue solid handle; oversized 'latte' or 'soup' style mug design common in contemporary cafes.
Condition Issues
Possible surface scratches from cutlery use (grazing), minimal wear on the blue glazed rim, and potential shelf-wear on the unglazed foot-ring.
Conservation Recommendations
Gentle hand washing is recommended to preserve the transfer print and glaze luster; avoid high-heat dishwasher cycles if the ceramic is low-fire stoneware.
Collector Notes
Dash of Thai soup bowl and bowl