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An oval lidded vessel with a large gold finial. The body of the vessel is decorated with multicolored butterflies on a white ground.

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Butterfly Tureen Cover,

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Chinese

Title

Butterfly Tureen Cover

Medium

gold, porcelain, enamel

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • porcelain,
  • polychrome enamels and gold

Techniques

  • Porcelain,
  • polychrome enamels and gold

Dimensions

Length: 27.3 cm (10 3/4 inches)

Place

Place Made: China

Type

  • Ceramics

Credit

Bequest of Amey Willson Hart

Object Number

58.103.10

Butterfly Tureen Cover

Place Made: China

Exhibition History

Queen of the Insects

December 11, 2009 - May 9, 2010
No Image Available

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Butterfly Serving Dish
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Unknown Maker, Chinese

Butterfly Serving Dish
No Image Available

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Butterfly Serving Platter
No Image Available

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Butterfly Serving Dish
No Image Available

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Butterfly Serving Dish
No Image Available

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Butterfly Dish
No Image Available

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Butterfly Serving Dish
An oval serving dish. Decorated in the center with multicolored butterflies.

Unknown Maker, Chinese export

Tureen Stand

Unknown Maker, Chinese export

Tureen
No Image Available

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Bowl
No Image Available

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Butterfly Serving Dish
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