Large blue & white pottery plate
Apparently according to W. Coysh and R.K Henrywood who put together The Dictionary of Blue and White Printed Pottery 1780-1880, only four different designs have been noted to date.
This design is completed with five Chinese figures all on a hillock. Three are standing, the man in the foreground is holding a large opium pipe, while two younger members are seated. In the background on the left is a castellated property, and on the right is an Asian designed property. In the foreground is a large Neo-classical lidded urn.
All is set within a stylised floral surround.
A/f hairline star crack as viewed in the second photo and small hairline in photo 1.
English circa 1820-1830. Width 48.3cm: Depth 37cm
The whole is hugely decorative.
Condition
A/F As found with star hair-line crack, small hair-line on rim
United Kingdom
Pottery
181588