
Decorative porcelain saucer or small plate with cobalt blue geometric pattern
Estimated Value
$20-$80
A small porcelain saucer or decorative plate featuring a dense cobalt blue geometric lattice pattern around the rim, a white central well, and a matching central medallion. The design is highly symmetrical and finely printed or transfer-decorated, with a thin gilt line at the outer edge. The style suggests an export or decorative tableware piece rather than a utilitarian everyday plate. The pattern has an East Asian or Japonisme influence, though it may also be a European interpretation of Asian motifs.
Era
Late 19th century to early 20th century, possibly Victorian/Edwardian period
Origin
Likely Europe or Japan; exact origin unknown from the visible image alone
Material
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decoration and gilt rim
Condition
Good overall condition with visible surface wear, light scratches, and minor age-related rubbing to the decoration and gilt edge; no obvious chips or cracks visible from the front image
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 6 to 7 inches in diameter
Weight
Light
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium - the piece appears period-appropriate and genuinely old, but the lack of a visible backstamp or maker's mark prevents firm attribution
Provenance
Likely from a factory producing decorative porcelain for domestic or export markets in Europe or Japan; no maker's mark is visible in the provided image, so provenance cannot be confirmed
Historical Significance
Pieces like this reflect the popularity of blue-and-white porcelain and geometric transferware in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when manufacturers adapted Asian-inspired motifs for Western markets. Such wares are collectible for their decorative appeal and pattern variety, though many examples exist.
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