Blue and White Willow Pattern Dinner Plate

This is a ceramic dinner plate, likely made of porcelain or ironstone, featuring the classic blue and white 'Willow Pattern' design. The plate appears to be of standard dinner plate size, round with a slightly raised rim. The dominant colors are a rich cobalt blue on a pristine white background. The central design depicts a traditional Chinese landscape, including pagodas, a bridge with three figures, a willow tree, other foliage, and two birds in flight at the top. The border of the plate is adorned with a more abstract, geometric and floral pattern, also in blue, which contrasts with the narrative scene in the center. A distinctive element within the border are the 'cracked ice' or cloud-like motifs interspersed with squared elements. The craftsmanship appears to be of good quality, with clear, crisp lines in the transferware pattern. There are no immediately visible chips, cracks, or significant wear, suggesting it is either well-preserved or a relatively recent production. The glaze seems intact and glossy, indicating good condition. Without a view of the back, specific maker's marks, country of origin, or precise age cannot be determined, but the Willow Pattern has been produced by numerous manufacturers globally since the late 18th century, making it difficult to pinpoint without further information. The plate's design is typical of late 18th to present-day transferware produced in England, America, and Asia.