There’s much to appreciate about the auricula. This exotic-looking flower, with its jewel-like colours and subtle fragrance, has long been admired by botanists and painters. In fact, many upper class homes in the 18th century displayed them as auricula theatres (multi-tiered shelving).

Now you can do the same, showing off your Auricula 1/2 Pint Mug alongside your other Emma Bridgewater floral mugs on your dresser or kitchen mug tree. (Do have a good look at the pattern on this tea mug; the auricula is also known as bear's ear because of the shape of the leaves! Can you see that?)