Rococo Brass & Porcelain Decorative Wall Plate - Floral Centre with Ribbon Crest

Design & Inspiration

Place this piece on any wall and the room acquires a focal point that commands attention without demanding it. The composition is unmistakably French Rococo — a circular form crowned by an elaborate cast-brass ribbon knot, flanked by scrolling foliate branches that curl outward with the confident asymmetry of the Louis XV decorative tradition. The deep emerald-green enamel field that surrounds the central porcelain medallion is not incidental; it is the deliberate chromatic anchor that the gilded brass acanthus scrollwork plays against, creating a dialogue of warm gold and cool jewel-tone green that defined the most celebrated Sèvres porcelain pieces of the 18th century.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is cast brass, finished in a warm antiqued tone that reveals the depth of the casting — the acanthus leaves, the ribbon loops, and the rocaille cartouche stand in proper relief, not merely etched or stamped. At the crown, a fully three-dimensional ribbon bow tied with a central knot rises above the plate's silhouette, a hallmark motif of Louis XV feminine ornament. The central medallion is hand-painted porcelain: a loose, naturalistic bouquet of roses, peonies, and scattered blossoms on a warm ivory ground, rendered with the soft brushwork associated with the French manufactory tradition. The plate sits on a cast brass easel foot of matching design, making it equally suited to shelf display or wall hanging.

Dimensions & Details

Weighing 4 kg, this handcrafted decorative plate has substantial physical presence — the weight of the brass casting alone communicates the density of the metalwork. The easel base is integral to the design, with cabriole-style feet that echo the curvilinear vocabulary of the frame. The reverse is finished, not raw, confirming that this piece was designed to be seen from multiple angles. Available in multiple brass finish variants to suit your interior palette.

Handcrafted in Egypt

This decorative plate is handcrafted in Egypt by Brass & Wood, a studio committed to faithful reproduction of European classical decorative arts. Each unit passes through metal casting, hand-finishing of the brass frame, and hand-painting of the porcelain insert before final assembly and quality review. The result is a piece that carries the visual authority of the 18th-century French tradition with the craftsmanship integrity of Egyptian artisans trained in classical techniques. Brass & Wood offers customization options including alternative brass finishes and bespoke commission sizes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this decorative plate made from?

The frame and crest are cast brass in an antiqued finish. The central medallion is hand-painted porcelain on a green enamel-finished ceramic ground. The plate is mounted on a matching cast brass easel stand.

Is this suitable for wall hanging or shelf display?

Both. The integrated brass easel stand allows freestanding shelf or console display. The piece can also be wall-mounted. Its 4 kg weight means proper wall fixings are recommended if hung.

Can this be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers this piece in multiple brass finish variants (antique, gold, silver tones). Custom finish requests and bespoke commission inquiries are welcome — contact us directly for details.