ca. 1840
GUSN-10594
Chinese export porcelain. Chrysanthemum, butterflies, ladybug motif. Gold leaf rim. Images decorated with goldl eaf. Flowers are pink and orange with green stems and leaves. Butterflies are pink and orange. Ladybugs have orange heads with black bodies.
teacups
porcelain
figure- and animal-derived motifs
butterflies
Chinese export
Porcelain
Butterfly
Chinese Export
TEACUP
Unknown
China
1 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 8 (HxWxD) (inches)
Bequest of Elsie Allen
1995.421
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