Cake bowl (part of a service) 1753 - 1774

This porcelain cake bowl, created by the Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory between 1753 and 1774, is a prime example of 18th-century English ceramics. The bowl features a striking blue ground with a delicate gold design of peacocks and birds amidst floral motifs, highlighting the rich and detailed artistry of the period. This piece, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the Chelsea Manufactory's mastery of porcelain production and its contribution to the history of decorative arts.