Description: Paten Ironstone Chinese export porcelain. Two piece set of soup bowls depicting an Asian scenery and a man, woman and child outside having tea. The painting on the soup dishes may be attributed to Samuel Bourne.

History: The term 'ironstone' was coined by the Mason family partnership when Charles James Mason registered their 'Patent Ironstone China' in July 1813.As trade with China developed, finer quality wares were shipped by private traders who rented space on the ships of the companies trading with the country. The bulk export wares of the 18th century were typically teawares and dinner services, often blue and white decorated with flowers, pine, prunus, bamboo or with pagoda landscapes, a style that inspired the willow pattern.[19] They were sometimes clobbered (enamelled) in the Netherlands and England to enhance their decorative appeal.[20] By the late 18th century, imports from China had declined[21] due to changing tastes and competition from new European factories, which used mass-production.

Provenance: N/A

Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 2.52 | Height(in) = 1.75 | Width(in) = 9.5 | Depth(in) = 9.5

Size of Artwork(in): 1.75" x 9.5" x 9.5"

Artist Name: Patent Ironstone

Medium: Porcelain

Circa: C early to mid 18th century

No damage or restoration observed upon inspection.