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

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