Antique Lustre Dragon Bowl by Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood, 1915

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Description

An impressive large wedgwood lustre bowl from the early fairyland period designed by daisy makeig-jones circa 1915. The exterior is … Read more An impressive large wedgwood lustre bowl from the early fairyland period designed by daisy makeig-jones circa 1915. The exterior is decorated with an unusual marbled lustre ground blending rose, ochre, green and violet iridescent tones, forming a richly layered shimmering surface. Two long-bodied eastern dragons in finely engraved matte gold encircle the bowl, framed by a refined gothic-style gilt border at the rim.

the interior displays warm orange lustre with purplish-red spatter mottling and a fine underglaze crackle network, characteristic of early lustre techniques. Around the sides appear delicate gilt chinese scholar’s objects including musical instruments, scrolls, vessels and stands, with a richly ornamented central medallion featuring a fantastical creature.

the base is finished in green lustre with a gilt wedgwood england mark and the pattern number z4823. A cabinet-size example combining early z-series rarity, engraved gilding and strong decorative presence.

please note that the display stand shown is not included.

dimensions

height 8.7 cm; diameter 20 cm.
weight: 625 g.

condition

a small restored chip to the rim. A small loss of green colouring to the base beneath the glaze from manufacture. Gilding and lustre surfaces remain very well preserved overall. This piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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