Jar with lid 1893

This Jar with Lid was made by Crown Derby. Notice the striking contrast between the pristine white porcelain and the vibrant decoration. The eye is immediately drawn to the elaborate floral patterns in shades of orange and gold, meticulously applied around the body of the jar. The composition is carefully balanced, with the rounded form of the jar mirrored in the domed shape of the lid. The lid itself is divided into segments, each adorned with alternating bands of coral and deep red, and the gilded outlines add definition. The overall effect is one of opulence and refinement, reflecting the values of the society for which it was created. What does this level of detail and symmetry convey? Perhaps a desire for order and control in a rapidly changing world. The jar is not merely a functional object but a statement of cultural identity and aesthetic sensibility.