Dish with Japanese court woman and birds 1745 - 1755

This Chelsea porcelain dish, dated between 1745-1755, features a Japanese court woman and birds painted in bright blue, red, and orange enamels. The dish, with its distinct scallop shape, exemplifies the Chelsea factory’s fascination with East Asian art and culture, a trend prominent in European decorative arts of the 18th century. This piece, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the high quality and artistry of Chelsea porcelain production.