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Plate in the shape of a leaf

Made at: Worcester Manufactory (England)
Possibly decorated by: James Giles (English, 1718–1780)
English
about 1765
Object Place: Europe, England

Medium/Technique Soft-paste porcelain
Dimensions 5.55 x 16.83 x 20.32 cm (2 3/16 x 6 5/8 x 8 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Janet M. Wolfson
Accession Number1982.47
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsCeramicsPorcelain

DescriptionWorkshop, James Giles, London (?). Soft-paste porcelain, molded overlapping vine leaves with arched twig handle, serrated edge; probably painted by "wet-brush" artist in James Giles workshop; green handle and leaves in "Blind Earl" pattern, three butterflies and beetle in polychrome enamels.
Marks Unmarked.
ProvenanceEx coll. F. Slawson; Tilley and Co., London; March 2, 1959, purchased by Janet M. Wolfson, Brookline, MA