Concentric transfer printed bands of soft violet stylized lotus and golden brown fretwork...

Concentric transfer printed bands of soft violet stylized lotus and golden brown fretwork fully cover the shallow angled rim of this coupe shape plate creating a frame for the soft center study.  The center decoration is a delicate floral and fruit study transfer printed in soft violet with raised gilt blossoms and fruit colored a soft orange. 

We describe this size plate as a luncheon plate in order to consistently indicate the size.  However we feel that given the delicacy of the coupe shape blank and decoration, this plate had a special use for either a formal tea or dessert.  It may have been used to present tea sandwiches, petit fours or some other delicate offering.     

Brownfield demonstrates a very refined understanding of Japanism. The carefully designed b...

Brownfield demonstrates a very refined understanding of Japanism. The carefully designed border creates a fret-like frame contrasting with the loose delicacy of the center study.  In addition, the surprising soft pastel palette creates a sense of elegance which we associate with the more sophisticated interiors of artists such as Tiffany and Associates.