Dish with floral pattern

This octagonal dish has a richly decorated pattern of panels with alternating floral motifs that surround a central chrysanthemum medallion. The pattern is Japanese (and possibly also Chinese) inspired. The Derby enameller has taken the design further by adding deep red panels, in an attempt to create a more attractive product. Gilding has also been used to enhance the details and overall visual appeal of the piece.The Derby factory started porcelain production in 1750. Prior to its merger with the Chelsea factory in 1770, Derby’s output was mainly wares decorated in the European style. It was only from the 1770s that Japanese-inspired patterns started to be used at Derby.

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