Question 1

Is “Mug” in the public domain?

Accepted Answer

Yes. “Mug” is public domain and released under CC0, so it is free to download and reuse for any purpose, including commercially, with no permission needed.

Question 2

Who created “Mug”?

Accepted Answer

Nottingham, England (c. 1700).

Question 3

Where is “Mug” from?

Accepted Answer

It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago and is free to reuse under CC0.

Question 4

Can I use “Mug” commercially for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As a CC0 public-domain work it can be used commercially, modified and redistributed with no fee and no attribution required.

Title	Mug
Artist	Nottingham, England
Date	c. 1700 17th century
Medium	Salt-glazed stoneware
Classification	salt-glazed stoneware
Origin	Nottinghamshire
Holding institution	Art Institute of Chicago
Credit line	Gift of Harry A. Root, Jr. in memory of Curtis Chapin Palmer
Rights	Public domain (CC0)

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