Mason’s, large dish, 19th century.
Large oval dish in faience from Mason’s, executed in the classic Patent Ironstone China. Decorated with a Chinese-inspired motif featuring landscape, pavilions, bridges, and floral ornamentation in brown outlines with red detailing. The orientalist style reflects the period’s fascination with Asian art and porcelain.
Manufacturer: Mason’s, England
Period: 19th century
Material: Patent Ironstone China (faience)
Decoration: Chinese-inspired pattern in brown and red
Dimensions: H. 4 cm, W. 43 cm, L. 55 cm
Condition: With discoloration, a crack, and pronounced crazing
A decorative and atmospheric dish that illustrates Mason’s role as one of the leading English producers of durable and decorative faience in the first half of the 19th century.
About Mason’s:
Mason’s was founded in 1796 by Miles Mason in England and became especially renowned for its Patent Ironstone China, introduced in 1813. This durable and decorative faience quickly gained popularity both in England and abroad. Combining strength with colorful, often oriental-inspired decoration, Mason’s left a significant mark on 19th-century English ceramic production.
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