YONGZHENG PERIOD, CIRCA 1729

Made for James Brydges, advanced to the Dukedom in 1719 and known as 'Princely Chandos.' J. Goldsmith-Phillips calls him "one of the most notable figures of 18th century England" (China-Trade Porcelain, p. 84). His service was particularly lavish, containing fountains, basins, jugs, baskets and numerous dishes; this is one of the largest - if not the largest - dish to survive.