Taupo - Cameo " Taupo"

Name: Cameo " Taupo"
 
Type: Handpainted Cameo Porcelain Dish – Taupo Landscape
 
Year: 1980s–1990s
 
Set: No
 
Mark: Cameo " Taupo" - Cameo  Durable. Made in China Handpainted  by Muriel Wigett Taupo NZ
 
History: This small porcelain dish features a serene mountain landscape in pale blue and lilac tones, hand painted by New Zealand artist Muriel Wiggett. The porcelain blank is by Cameo Durable, manufactured in China and commonly used by local artists for hand-decoration. The scene is evocative of Lake Taupo's volcanic surroundings, aligning with the artist's location.
 
 
The piece is marked clearly on the base, indicating it was made for artistic retail or souvenir purposes rather than as a mass-produced commercial item. These types of pieces appeal to collectors of regional art, New Zealand handcraft, or decorative scenic ware.
 
Flaws: No