Pair Spode Shell-Shaped Dishes Orange and Blue Early 19th Century, Circa 1820

Spode made this pair of fine quality shell-shaped dishes in England in the early 19th century, circa 1820. The dishes were printed in shades of orange and blue Orange and blue is the traditional color combination of Imari porcelains first exported from Japan to Europe in the mid 17th century. Here the use of these two colors is simply elegant. The design shows a traditional garden scene with blue rockwork, orange peonies and chrysanthemums, and bamboo. decorated with both orange and blue leaves.

Dimensions: 10 long x 8.5″ wide x 2″ deep

Condition: Excellent