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Teacup

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1840

GUSN

GUSN-10594

Description

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.

Details

Descriptive Terms

teacups
porcelain
figure- and animal-derived motifs
butterflies
Chinese export
Porcelain
Butterfly
Chinese Export
TEACUP

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

China

Dimensions

1 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elsie Allen

Accession Number

1995.421

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