A collectible mustache tankard or cup in vintage ceramic, head of a man with a green mustache or

A collector's mug or tankard made in japan in very good condition use as a tea cup, beer mug... These mugs are popular with collectors originally the mustache cup was invented in 1860 for hot chocolate lovers in order to protect their beautiful then fashionable mustache. A caramel-colored example and a khaki bronze-green color (at the back of the head a small excrescence of original ceramic) height 11 cm diameter foot 7 opening diameter 7.5 cm total width with handle 13 cm weight 360 g.