Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American Independence, the MFA is reimagining its 18th-century galleries for the first time since they opened in 2010. One of these galleries explores Asian influence on Boston and the surrounding areas.
This latte mug is inspired by a Japanese plate that was originally exported to the European market. Our exclusive mug reimagines the ornate porcelain plate in a new vessel, continuing the conversation of Asian influence outside the galleries.
- 4" H x 3.5" W ceramic mug
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
Plate
Japanese for export to the European market, about 1660‑80
Hard‑paste porcelain
Diam. 45 cm (17 11/16 in.)
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
The G. Ephis Collection—Museum purchase with funds donated anonymously, Charles Bain Hoyt Fund, John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund, Mary S. and Edward J. Holmes Fund, William Francis Warden Fund, Tamara Petrosian Davis Sculpture Fund, John Lowell Gardner Fund, Seth K. Sweetser Fund, H. E. Bolles Fund, and funds by exchange from the Kiyi and Edward M. Pflueger Collection‑Bequest of Edward M. Pflueger and Gift of Kiyi Powers Pflueger
2012.570
