Plate, Chinese Dragon

Item Number: P253
Item Shape:  Dinner Plate
Pattern Name: Chinese Dragon
Date: c. 1813-1826
Dimensions: D 9.5″
Maker: G. M. & C. J. Mason
Maker’s Mark: Impressed and Printed
Description:
The dragon design printed on this ironstone plate has wings and 4 toes (with claws) on each foot. This dragon was a popular subject, used by later descendants of the Masons firm into the 20th century. The small speckled dragon in the border is shown separately from the rest of the border pattern.
Condition: Very good.