Broseley Blue Dragon pattern

ornamental motif

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The Broseley Blue Dragon pattern is an ornamental motif found on pottery, particularly porcelain, originating from Britain in the 19th century. This pattern, along with the Willow pattern, is attributed to Thomas Minton, who worked at the Minton's factory in Stoke-upon-Trent. These designs were often influenced by Japanese styles, characterized by gaudy colors like iron red and underglaze blue, combined with lavish gilding. The "Blue Dragon" name likely refers to the use of blue underglaze and a dragon motif, which has historical significance as a symbol in Wales.12

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…have devised for Spode the Broseley Blue Dragon and Willow patterns that are still in use. Like Coalport, the factory was much occupied in copying the work of Sèvres. From 1848 to 1895 they employed a Frenchman, Joseph-François-Léon Arnoux, as art director, and under his tutelage French artists were brought…
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…have devised for Spode the Broseley Blue Dragon and Willow patterns that are still in use. Like Coalport, the factory was much occupied in copying the work of Sèvres. From 1848 to 1895 they employed a Frenchman, Joseph-François-Léon Arnoux, as art director, and under his tutelage French artists were brought…
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