London Decorated Bianco-Sopra-Bianco Tea Bowl and Saucer c1770

Description

Heading : London Decorated Bianco Sopra Bianco Tea Bowl and Saucer
Date : 1765-1770
Period : George II- George III
Marks : None
Origin : Chinese import. London Decorated
Colour : Polychrome
Pattern : White overglaze opaque white enamel floral pattern with polychrome enameled flowers and imnsects
Features : Fluted bowl and saucer with dark brown rim
Size : Saucer 5 inched diameter. tea bowl 3 3/8th inches diameter
Condition : no issues
Restoration : None
Weight : 200g combined.

This is the first such piece we have seen. The white-on-white technique can be obseved on some Lambeth pottery and 16th and 17th century Italian majolica wares. We have been charmed by the detailed paining and caterpillar..