Ceramic mug illustrated with a carp by Marcus Elieser Bloch

This ceramic mug features a faithful reproduction of a naturalist plate depicting the carp (Cyprinus Carpio). The composition highlights the precise scientific drawing of the fish, enhanced with shades of green, yellow, and brown, accompanied by period systematic annotations.

The motif comes from the monumental work Ichtyologie, ou, Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière des poissons, published between 1785 and 1797 by the German physician and naturalist Marcus Elieser Bloch. This major 18th-century work stands out for the finesse of its illuminated figures drawn from nature.

Designed for daily use during your coffee or tea breaks, this object combines the utility of a ceramic container with the elegance of heritage illustration. It also makes an ideal gift for enthusiasts of ichthyology and natural history.