Rosewater Bottle c. 1770

This "Rosewater Bottle" is a fine example of 18th-century Worcester Royal Porcelain, a company that became renowned for its intricate designs inspired by Japanese and Chinese styles. The bottle's bulbous form and elaborate floral patterns, executed in rich red, green, and gold, are hallmarks of this period's Chinoiserie aesthetic. The bottle, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to the Worcester company's technical skill and artistic innovation in replicating and reinterpreting the styles of the East.