A Set of Six Wedgwood Mandarin Pattern Earthenware Bowls

A set of six earthenware bowls produced by Wedgwood in the Mandarin pattern at their Barlaston factory. The bowls feature lobed and scalloped rims and are decorated with Chinoiserie-style floral motifs. The decoration is transfer-printed, consisting of a central spray of red and pink peonies or roses with green foliage, surrounded by smaller peripheral floral sprigs. The underside of each bowl bears a black printed backstamp which reads: “MANDARIN” of ETRURIA WEDGWOOD MADE IN ENGLAND BARLASTON.