Sweetmeat Dish c. 1770

This small porcelain sweetmeat dish, created around 1770 by the Plymouth Porcelain Factory, is a beautiful example of English ceramic artistry. The dish is molded in the form of a seashell, adorned with delicate hand-painted floral motifs in shades of green and yellow. The blue rim and delicate floral decoration create a delightful contrast against the crisp white porcelain, highlighting the craftsmanship of the Plymouth Porcelain Factory. This dish is a charming example of 18th-century English decorative arts and was likely intended for serving sweets or other small delicacies.