Metropolitan Opera Post-Operative comic coffee mug in ceramic, a pop art novelty piece likely from the 1980s-1990s. The factory-printed design features the title text and comic speech bubbles in a bold black, blue, and yellow palette.

• Printed text reads Post-Operative; the artwork shows a comic scene with speech bubbles, including the line “WHY DID MIMI HAVE TO DIE???”
• Ceramic construction with glossy white interior and handle, plus a black band around the rim.
• Metropolitan Opera identification is supported by the product match provided; no maker’s mark is visible in the photos.
• Weight shown on the scale is 11.7 oz.
• The mug is shown alone in the photos.
• Condition appears good overall with light surface wear/scuffs visible.

Made as a novelty drinkware piece for coffee or tea, this mug also displays well as vintage opera memorabilia or pop art kitchen decor today.