Large Oval Ceramic Dish with Chinese-Inspired Motifs from Mason's, 19th Century

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Mason’s, large dish, 19th century. Large oval dish in faience from mason’s, executed in the classic patent ironstone china. Decorated … Read more Mason’s, large dish, 19th century. Large oval dish in faience from mason’s, executed in the classic patent ironstone china. Decorated with a chinese-inspired motif featuring landscape, pavilions, bridges, and floral ornamentation in brown outlines with red detailing. The orientalist style reflects the period’s fascination with asian art and porcelain.

manufacturer: mason’s, england period: 19th century material: patent ironstone china (faience) decoration: chinese-inspired pattern in brown and red dimensions: h. 4 cm, w. 43 cm, l. 55 cm

condition: with discoloration, a crack, and pronounced crazing a decorative and atmospheric dish that illustrates mason’s role as one of the leading english producers of durable and decorative faience in the first half of the 19th century. See less