Title
Saucer with ‘Dragon in Compartments’ pattern
Year/Period
1770s
Region
Worcester, England
Material
Technique
Dimension
Unknown Type: H:2.5 x Dia:11.8 cm
Accession No.
2007-55773
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs.Toshio Egawa
This design was one of the most popular Chinese-inspired porcelain patterns produced in England. It features mythical beasts and a table with vases of flowers in alternating panels. The pattern is derived from a Kangxi period (1662-1722) 'famille verte' design (so called because of the dominant green or 'verte' enamels used) from early 18th century China. In England, the pattern was used to decorate mainly tea and dessert wares.
