Early 19th Century Worcester Porcelain Coffee Cup And Saucer, Dragon In Compartments

A refined Worcester porcelain coffee cup and saucer dating to the Regency period, decorated in the celebrated Dragon in Compartments pattern.

The design combines a sinuous oriental dragon with reserves of precious objects and floral motifs framed by richly gilded panels, executed in vivid famille-verte enamels with fine gilt rims.

Inspired by Chinese Kangxi prototypes, this decorative scheme became one of Worcester’s most enduring chinoiserie patterns and remains highly collectible today.

Cup — weight 100 g, height 6.2 cm, width 9 cm, diameter 6.4 cm
Saucer — weight 124 g, diameter 12.9 cm, height 3.2 cm

Cup — small losses to the gilding along the rim; otherwise in excellent preservation.
Saucer — slight wear to the gilding on the upper rim; otherwise in excellent preservation.

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