Blue Willow china tea plates

typically depicts a Chinese-inspired landscape with a willow tree, a bridge, a pagoda, three figures on the bridge, a figure in a boat, and two flying birds.
Origin:
While inspired by Chinese art, the pattern originated in England, developed by English ceramic artists like Thomas Minton, to cater to European interest in exotic designs.
Legend:
A romantic legend of star-crossed lovers, Koong-se and Chang, who are transformed into birds to be together, is often associated with the pattern, though the legend itself is English in origin, not Chinese.
Popularity:
It has been produced by numerous manufacturers worldwide and remains a recognizable and enduring design, found on various porcelain dishes, serving pieces, and tea sets.