17th Century delfware English pottery plate with Ming Style decoration in yellow and manganese

Reference: 4239

Dated: c. 1680 London or Bristol

A fine English delftware pottery plate decorated in the Chinese Ming inspired style in manganese purple and yellow. The Chinese figure is illustrated sitting in a rocky landscape with mountains in the background, two figures are also featured on the strangly decorated border.
The condition is very fine with no restorations and only minimal rim fritting to the glaze.

Diameter: 8.50inch

Medium: english delftware tin glaze earthenware

Current Condition Fine unrestored condition.

Literature: Michael Archer page 193 figure reference 193 Delftware, The tin glazed earthenware of the British Isles, catalogue of the collection in the V and A Museum London .published by the Stationery Office.

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