Handmade McCormick Pottery 'Aromas' Coffee Mug

This is a wheel-thrown stoneware mug featuring an earthy, late 20th-century to contemporary artisanal style. It is characterized by its robust, handmade construction and a distinctive round clay medallion applied to the front. This medallion is embossed with the text 'AROMAS' below a stylized steaming coffee cup graphic, complete with a dotted pattern on the cup. The glaze displays a warm, variegated palette of dusty rose and terracotta tones, with a lighter, cream-colored glaze applied to the interior and rim. The exterior shows horizontal throwing rings, indicative of manual wheel production. Based on the user's context, the base is signed 'McCormick', a mark associated with smaller regional pottery studios specializing in durable, functional art. The handle is a generous, hand-pulled 'D' shape, attached firmly at the rim and mid-body. Condition appears excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or crazing, though the bottom may show shelf wear consistent with a kitchen-used piece. The overall craftsmanship is high, exhibiting balanced proportions and a professional kiln-fired finish.