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Shape Type: Breakfast & Tea Wares

Pattern Type: Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes

Date: c. 1770-1780

Dimensions:

  • Diameter: 4.72 in (12.00 cm)

Maker: Isleworth

Description:

This Isleworth porcelain saucer is printed with a version of Les Garcons Chinois.  Although this pattern is probably inspired ultimately by Pillement's chinoserie engravings, this Isleworth version is likely to have been more directly influenced by the similar designs used on Worcester porcelain.  These are mainly black on-glaze prints, although some have added coloring.  A few Worcester examples were printed in underglaze blue.  The Isleworth print...


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