Dutch Delft Leopard and Bird Charger, De Porceleyne Schotel

18th century, tin-glazed earthenware with cobalt decoration, signed "P" for Jan Pennis of De Porceleyne Schotel (1724-1764), the pictorial center with anthropomorphic leopard and exotic birds surrounded by floral motifs within a key border, the outer border with floral blue pattern.

2 1/4 x 13 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.

From the Estate of the late Dr. Larry Bridge, Albemarle, North Carolina

Center crack with associated repairs; some rim fretting and area of repaint.