George III First Period Worcester Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain dragon bowl

18th century fine English bowl with a Chinoiserie dragon design. First Period Worcester, blue and white porcelain finely transfer printed in underglaze blue.

Exceedingly rare under-glaze mark to base, also considered as a workman's mark.

Firing pits near the edge on the front – an indication of very early primitive porcelain manufacturing. Evidence of a gilt edge shown along the perimeter of the plate. Rarely seen pattern, if ever.

Cursive “W” mark in blue to base along with “C5” mark in purple.

Made by Worcester, England, c. 1770’s.

545 g
4 cm tall
24.5 cm diameter across the top
12.5 cm diameter across the foot

Good antique condition. Some grey speckles and few firing pockmarks to the glaze; wear to the gilt rim; two chips to the foot of the plate.