A PAIR OF WORCESTER 'DRAGON IN COMPARTMENTS' PATTERN SCALLOPED CIRCULAR DISHES AND A FLUTED SHAPED OVAL DISH
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A PAIR OF WORCESTER 'DRAGON IN COMPARTMENTS' PATTERN SCALLOPED CIRCULAR DISHES AND A FLUTED SHAPED OVAL DISH

CIRCA 1770, BLUE SQUARE SEAL MARKS TO FIRST

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A PAIR OF WORCESTER 'DRAGON IN COMPARTMENTS' PATTERN SCALLOPED CIRCULAR DISHES AND A FLUTED SHAPED OVAL DISH
CIRCA 1770, BLUE SQUARE SEAL MARKS TO FIRST
Each painted with lappet-shaped panels of mythical beasts alternating with vases issuing gilt foliage, on a seeded green-ground, within gilt rims
The circular dishes 7 5/8 in. (19.3 cm.) wide and the lozenge shaped example 10 3/8 in. (26.3 cm.) wide (3)
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Lot Essay

The origin of the 'Dragon In Compartment' pattern is to be found in Chinese famille verte pieces of the Kangxi period. It was first used by Worcester in 1768 and its popularity continued into the early 19th century.

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