Description:

Royal Copenhagen, Blue Fluted Plain leaf-shaped dish with handle.

Rare antique leaf-shaped porcelain dish with an integrated handle, decorated with hand-painted cobalt blue underglaze in the classic Blue Fluted Plain pattern. The dish features a pronounced sculptural form with a wavy rim and segmented well, richly adorned with floral and scrolling motifs. Painter decorator number 15 is recorded. The model dates from the early 19th century and represents an uncommon and early example of Royal Copenhagen porcelain.

Origin: Denmark.
Material: Porcelain.
Dimensions: H. 4 cm, D. 23 cm.
Period: Early 19th century.
Condition: Excellent antique condition with age-related signs of wear.

Bio:
Blue Fluted Plain was introduced by the Royal Porcelain Factory in 1775 and is the oldest porcelain pattern in continuous production in Denmark. In the early 19th century, the decoration was applied to a variety of more experimental and naturalistic forms, including leaf- and shell-shaped dishes, often produced in limited numbers. These early pieces are characterised by exceptional craftsmanship and a lively freehand-painted decoration, making them highly sought after by collectors and museum collections today.