Botanical dish with white sunflower 1750 - 1760

This Chelsea porcelain dish, dating from 1750-1760, showcases a delicate white sunflower surrounded by vibrant green leaves and two colorful butterflies. The piece exemplifies the Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory's mastery in depicting botanical subjects with intricate detail and a sense of realism. The dish's white ground and gilded rim enhance the visual impact of the painted flora and fauna. It is a fine example of the "botanical" genre in 18th-century European porcelain, highlighting the fascination with natural beauty during this period.