A fine Minton bone china porcelain dessert plate decorated in stunning Japanese style, with a central gilded sun with textured background, reserving a wasp, painted naturalistically. A stylised design radiates from this central sun, dot printed outline and hand enamelled, with bamboo leaves and other carefully placed foliate sprays and flowering sprigs. A scattering of naturalistically coloured insects are carefully placed about the scene, dragonflies, butterflies and three delightful ladybirds crawling along the bamboo leaves. Finished with a gilt rim and an inner decorative band showcasing Minton''s patented acid gilding, with a subtle Greek key and dot design. Impressed factory mark and date cypher appears to be for 1875. Pattern number G2275.It measures 23cm (9 1/16'') wide.In excellent condition with no damage, repair or restoration and very minor handling wear.*We're afraid there will be a short delay in orders placed at this time. Post will resume on 29th June. We ap...