Plate 1770 - 1790

This 18th-century porcelain plate, made in Tournai, Belgium, features a delicate floral design in blue and white. The plate has a scalloped edge and a central motif of a flowering branch with a bridge, inspired by East Asian aesthetics. The design is characteristic of the popular Chinoiserie style, which emerged in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. This plate, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship of Tournai's porcelain industry.