A good pair of large Meissen saucer dishes from the Red Dragon service c.1740

A good pair of large Meissen saucer dishes from the Red Dragon service c.1740, decorated with two scaly beasts encircling the rim between tied scrolls and other emblems, the centre with two long-tailed confronting phoenix, blue crossed swords marks and puce KHC and KHK marks, 30cm. (2)

Two services of this pattern were made for the French merchant, Lemaire, c.1730 but confiscated and transferred to the Japanese Palace in 1733. Further wares were then produced for the exclusive use of the Saxon Court, these two dishes having been made for the Saxon Royal Court Pantry.