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J.L Coquet Limoges - Paradis
The design fuses Japanese Imari and European Rococo influences, featuring hand-painted chrysanthemums and daisies in cobalt blue, framed by a band of stylized clouds, flowers, diamond motifs, and elaborate gold rocaille scrollwork. The overall effect is a harmonious blend of Eastern floral symbolism and Western Baroque ornamentation, with cobalt blue, white, and gold dominating the composition
Royal Worcester Japonisme 1877
A remarkable piece of design history with this rare Royal Worcester cup and saucer, produced in 1877 at the height of the Japonisme movement. This exact pattern and form is also held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
Featuring a striking blue and white geometric patchwork, meticulously hand-finished, with parcel gilt highlights accentuating the rim and the elegantly scrolled handle. The surface is alive with a tapestry of Japanese-inspired motifs, including the manji symbol, signifying prosperity and well-being—arranged in dynamic, asymmetrical panels that evoke the sophisticated simplicity of Japanese design.