A pair of early Royal Doulton plates in the Temple pattern — a chinoiserie scene of a waterside pavilion and pagoda, anchored by a dramatic cobalt rockwork spray and surrounded by a rich Imari-style border of rust, blue, and gilt florals. Made in England, backstamped with the lion-and-crown Royal Doulton mark. Wonderful age and depth of color; a handsome pair to hang or to layer.
