SALE Bow "Rubber Tree" Pattern Dish c.1760-65

Antiques : Ceramics, Porcelain : Porcelain : English

 

This beautiful 18th Century early Bow porcelain dish decorated with leaves highlighted in underglaze blue, & a central motif of berries in a triangular formation, with flying insects, the decoration is very similar to the Bow dish that we have for sale on this site. The rim is of a slightly lobed, wavy shape with a blue border.

Completely hand-painted in the "Rubber Tree" pattern, this pattern is far more common on early Worcester porcelain than on Bow. Dated c.1760-65, it is also marked to the underside with faux, or mock Chinese markings.

Condition is very good with only a chip to the rim, & a feint "Y" crack to the base (not extended from the edge).

The footrim is characteristic of Bow, both in shape & with a biscuity colour to the edge, & the blue coloured glaze can be seen where it is more thickly applied.

The four character mock Chinese marks are often found on Bow wares of this type & date. The "Y" shaped crack can be seen more clearly in the photographs, it does not extend from the rim & is quite stable.

Measures 7 1/2 in diameter.

Item ID: bowd2