Ephemera

Chamberlains Worcester Plates

Made for the Nawab of the Carnatic.

• Underglaze blue border with embossed floral decoration.
  Soft paste porcelain
  Diameter 26 cms

The flower is described on the reverse of the plate as 'Cretan Kidney Vetch'. This is taken from 'Curtis's Botanical Magazine' Plate 1092.    1808



Similar dishes can be viewed in the V&A collection and the Museum of Royal Worcester