Plate
c. 1825
Medium
Porcelain, polychrome enamels and gilding
Dimensions
2.5 × 23.5 cm (1 × 9 1/4 in.)
Classification
plate (general, dish)
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
48710
Art Historical Context
This elegant porcelain plate, crafted around 1825 by Spode Limited, exemplifies the refined taste of early nineteenth-century European dining culture. Produced in England during the height of the Regency period, the piece reflects the growing demand for luxurious yet functional tableware among the emerging middle and upper classes. Spode Limited was celebrated for advancing English porcelain production, creating durable, finely finished wares that rivaled imported Asian ceramics while incorporating distinctly British design sensibilities. The plate’s medium—porcelain decorated with polychrome...