Chelsea Porcelain Kakiemon Octagonal Teabowl and Saucer c1755

Description

Heading : A Chelsea porcelain “Octagon Old Japan” teabowl and saucer
Date : 1752-1755
Period : George II
Marks :Stilt marks on the bases
Origin : Chelsea. London
Colour : Kakiemon palette. white scollwork within red panels.alternate floral panels
Pattern : The 1755 Chelsea sale catalogue lists these as “Octagon Old Japan”
Condition : A 5cm hairline crack in the tea bowl. There is a 4mm x3mm stain on the saucer where the glaze has missed. There are three fine glaze cracks in the saucer
Restoration : The crack in the tea bowl has been professionally cleaned
Dimensions : Saucer 12.5cms across. the teabowl 6.5cms wide
Weight : 191grams

The pattern is illustrated in Chelsea Porcelain at Williamsburg p.63 – John Austin.