This is a Bone China Muffin/Cheese Dish, made by Royal Crown Derby in their famous Mikado collection.
The Mikado pattern was designed in 1894 by Royal Crown Derby's art director, Thomas Amos Reed.
It was inspired by rice paper drawings that he had obtained in the Far East. The original illustrations formed the basis of the scenes.
With the exception of a few of the larger pieces, which are decorated with the complete design, all of the smaller items are decorated with a different chapter of the story.
Variations of the legend associated with the pattern are many. Indeed, little imagination is needed to weave a tale with such romantic subjects as ?Wandering Sad-Eyed Lover',
?The Tall Standing Pagodas of the Orient', ?The Flight of Cranes', all set against a backdrop or rivers, mountains and delicate leaf tracery.
The dish is properly marked with Royal Crown Derby backstamp.
The cipher under the mark that dates it in 1914
It will be a great gift - to yourself or a loved one.
The plate is 8 5/8 in diameter.
The dish is 4 5/8" tall to the end of the lid.
It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, gold loss or repairs.
It is possible to have some minor crazing and/or utensils marks that are consistent with the age of the platters
Exceptional collector's piece. Would have a place in any china collection.
This is a piece of history that everyone will be proud to have.

Reserve: $180.00

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