Victorian Minton earthenware rectangular dish, printed in blue in the ‘Chinese Marine’ pattern, with pagodas and figures within a river landscape, within a rococo scroll and flower border and lobed rim. Made in England.

Printed ‘Chinese Marine/ M / OPAQUE CHINA’ within scroll cartouche, circa 1830

These trays were often used as "undertrays" for matching lidded soup tureens. If you have the matching tureen this would be a great addition to your collection.

Measures: 14 5/8" Long x 10 3/4" Wide x 2" Tall

Includes a wire for wall hanging.

Weight: 3 Pounds 7 oz.

Note: A few chips on the underside of the rim and one on top of one handle. See all photos for a full description.

Mintons was a major company in Staffordshire pottery, "Europe's leading ceramic factory during the Victorian era", an independent business from 1793 to 1968. It was a leader in ceramic design, working in a number of different ceramic bodies, decorative techniques, and "a glorious pot-pourri of styles - Rococo shapes with Oriental motifs, Classical shapes with Medieval designs and Art Nouveau borders were among the many wonderful concoctions".  As well as pottery vessels and sculptures, the firm was a leading manufacturer of tiles and other architectural ceramics, producing work for both the Houses of Parliament and United States Capitol.