Chamberlain Worcester "dragon In Compartments" Bowl, C.1815, Mahogany Stand

A rare antique porcelain punch bowl by ChamberlainWorcester, decorated in the well-known "Dragon in Compartments"pattern (also called "Bengal Tiger"). At that time, Worcester wasowned by the Chamberlain family, and their name appears as a hand-writtenfactory mark on the base.                                                                                                                                                   
   The bowl is hand-painted with dragons and mythical beasts, each setwithin its own compartment, separated by ornate borders. The pattern isinspired by Chinese Kangxi porcelain. The center displays a chrysanthemum, asymbol of longevity. The color palette includes iron-red, cobalt blue, puce,pale green, yellow and gilt. The exterior painting is crisp and fresh, withexcellent preservation of both enamels and gilding.                                                     
The factory mark "Chamberlain’s Worcester" is carefullyhand-written in iron-red. The precision of the script suggests a prestigiouscommission, possibly for an aristocratic client.                               
  The originalheavy wooden stand, carved from solid mahogany, is included and in excellentcondition. Its deep reddish tone and solid construction are typical of qualityearly 19th-century English woodwork.                                                                                                                                                 
 Bowls of this pattern and size, with their original stand and periodfactory mark (even partially worn), are rarely offered. This bowl ranks amongthe best surviving examples of early 19th-century English porcelain and iscomparable to pieces in the Victoria & Albert Museum. The"Dragon in Compartments" pattern (ornament) is among the mostvaluable and coveted in the entire history of English porcelain. Piecesdecorated in this pattern are actively sought after by collectors worldwideCondition:Excellent antique condition. On one side, on the upperrim, there is a fine hairline crack that is barely visible. Minor wear to thegilt rim and light surface wear to the interior enamels. No chips orrestorations. The mahogany stand is also in excellent condition.Dimensions:Bowl: diameter 27.5 cm, height 10.3 cm, weight 1650 gStand: diameter 20 cm, height 5.7 cm, weight 468 gPlease study the accompanying photographscarefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have anyquestions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with fulltracking and insurance.