Worcester Porcelain Factory
English, born established 1751
This dish is decorated with a pattern called Brocade, which consists of radiating panels of a dragon, prunus branches, and green scrolls between panels of ornamental diamond shapes and circular mons, or badges. The design was inspired partly by Japanese porcelain, although the palette was embellished. It appears on dessert wares and teawares.
English, born established 1751
Shell-Shaped Dessert Dish
about 1772–1775
Object Type:
Ceramic
Creation Place:
Northern Europe, English, Worcestershire
Dimensions:
1 3/4 in. x 7 3/4 in. x 7 1/2 in. (4.45 cm x 19.69 cm x 19.05 cm)
Medium and Support:
Porcelain
Accession Number:
1990.0009.0008
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James Lucien Loeb
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This dish is decorated with a pattern called Brocade, which consists of radiating panels of a dragon, prunus branches, and green scrolls between panels of ornamental diamond shapes and circular mons, or badges. The design was inspired partly by Japanese porcelain, although the palette was embellished. It appears on dessert wares and teawares.
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