This mid-18th century First Period Worcester Porcelain bowl was made in England circa 1755. It is hand-painted in the beautiful Worcester Imari style ”Fan Pattern.” The pattern is also known as “The Old Japan Pattern.” The bowl is decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze red, green, and gilt. The pattern features half chrysanthemum roundels, petaled alternately in underglaze blue, red, green, and gilt, and circular gold-diapered blue medallions. It is exquisite! For an example of a Worcester Fan Pattern dish from this early period, see Fitzwilliam Museum Cat. Number C.44-1927. Marks: Worcester mock Chinese marks in underglaze blue were used from 1753 to 1765. Ref: Frank Lloyd Collection, pl 10, no 60. Dimensions: 6.5″ diameter x 3″ tall Condition: Excellent