Bidspirit auction | A Late 18th/Early 19th Century

A Late 18th/Early 19th Century English Blue and White Pearlware Chinoiserie Pagoda Pattern Dish - An English blue and white pearlware dish, dating to the late 18th or early 19th century, featuring a chinoiserie 'Pagoda' pattern. The shallow, irregularly shaped ceramic dish has a distinct scalloped and fluted rim, often referred to as 'Shell Edge'. It is decorated in a blue and white palette on an off-white ground, depicting a central pagoda-like structure flanked by trees, small boats, and flying birds, rendered in a rustic, hand-painted manner. The reverse shows an unglazed footring. No discernible maker's marks are visible. Diameter: 18 cm (7 inches)