In the center of leaf shaped dessert dishes two whimsically colored ducks swim past a fant...
In the center of leaf shaped dessert dishes two whimsically colored ducks swim past a fantasy display of uplifted lotus leaves and blossoms--all in a Chinese derived style, but a bit more playful than the serene Asian models.
Framing the circular vignette and filling out the organic shape of the dish are a series of complex borders, starting with a narrow cobalt band encompassing contrasting floral reserves. Beyond, scattered flowers accent the transitional space to the outer border in green and cobalt with gilded highlights. As customary when Masons employed this series of shapes with little ruffles at the edge, the crinkly details are set off with yellow and purple enamels. While these colors do not appear elsewhere in the design, they provide a pleasant surprise.