Dish (part of a service) 1735 - 1745

This Dutch porcelain dish, created by Cornelis Pronk between 1735 and 1745, features a central decorative motif of a stylized palmette, a leaf-shaped ornament commonly found in classical architecture and art. The dish's scalloped rim and the intricate checkered pattern within the rim add to its decorative appeal. This piece, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies Pronk's mastery of the Chinoiserie style, which was popular in Europe during the 18th century and reflected a fascination with East Asian art and aesthetics.