【Imari porcelain】Royal Crown Derby cup and saucer《WareWish》

Elegance of Derby Porcelain: exploring the Imari ware

Royal Crown Derby cup and saucer

Imari ware making process (Warewish)

The Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Company is the oldest or second oldest remaining English porcelain manufacturer, based in Derby, England. The company, particularly known for its high-quality bone china, having produced tableware and ornamental items since approximately 1750. It was known as 'Derby Porcelain' until 1773, when it became 'Crown Derby', the 'Royal' being added in 1890.

皇家皇冠德比瓷器公司是英國歷史最悠久的瓷器製造商之一，總部設在英格蘭的德比。這家公司以生產高品質的骨瓷而聞名，大約從 1750 年左右開始生產餐具和裝飾品。它在 1773 年之前被稱為「德比瓷器」，之後改名為「皇冠德比」，而「皇家」這個稱號則是在 1890 年加入的。

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Derby porcelain is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship, showcasing unexpected lightness and elegance even in seemingly weighty vases.

德比瓷器以其精湛工藝聞名，即使是那些看似沉重的花瓶，也能展現出乎意料的輕盈與優雅。

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Derby porcelain Hand-painted designs and lavish gold embellishments are widely regarded as paragons of excellence. The introduction of the Imari series in 1880, now revered as the "Japanese" collection, propelled Derby porcelain to new heights of domestic and international adoration. Its arrival sparked a fresh ardor for Eastern art among the British aristocracy.

德比瓷器的手繪設計和奢華的金飾被廣泛視為卓越的代表。特別是在 1880 年推出的伊萬里系列，如今被譽為「日本」收藏，將德比瓷器推向了受到國內外喜愛的高峰。它的登場引發了英國貴族對東方藝術的全新熱愛。

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True to its name, the Imari collection, heavily influenced by Japanese decorative motifs, was uniquely crafted to express a longing for the exotic East.

忠於其名，伊萬里收藏深受日本裝飾圖案的影響，獨特地表現出對異國東方的渴望。

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In addition to boldly embracing the distinctive Imari motifs, the color schemes emulate Japan's Kintsugi technique. The striking contrast between radiant gold and vibrant hues creates an atmosphere of opulence and prestige.

除了大膽地採用獨特的伊萬里圖案外，色彩搭配仿效了日本的金継技術。金色璀璨與豔麗色調之間的鮮明對比打造出奢華與尊貴的氛圍。

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To this day, Derby porcelain has evolved over three thousand variations of Imari patterns, enriching an array of forms including tableware and vases. Continuing production and upholding its prestige, it remains intricately linked to the enduring legacy of the Derby kiln.

至今，德比瓷器已發展了三千多種伊萬里圖案的變化，豐富了餐具和花瓶等眾多形式。持續生產並保持其聲望，長久以來一直與德比窯的傳世遺產緊密相連。

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Caption for the photos: Imari-style - Royal Worcester Cup and Plate Set, Warewish Collection of 1 cup and 2 plates, captured at home, October 18, 2007 (Source: Warewish).

照片說明：伊萬里風格 - 皇家皇冠德比杯盤組，Warewish收藏，包含 1 杯和 2 個碟子，攝於家中，2007年10月18日(資料來源：Warewish)。

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[Photo of Cup and Saucer] Captured at home by Warewish on October 18, 2007.

[杯與盤照片]Warewish拍攝於自家，2007年10月18日。

Article authored by Warewish, November 17, 2023.