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1840-1870
GUSN-25845
White clay body w/ colorless "white" glaze. Polychrome enamel decoration in the rose palette. Gilt ground w/ floral and butterfly motifs in scenic reserves in the rose mandarin pattern. A) Teacup: Deep circular bowl w/ scalloped mouth and circular foot ring. C-shaped handle. Exterior w/ a scenic reserve and a floral reserve. Interior border band. B) Saucer: Circular w/ scalloped edge. Decoration as above, quartered by scenic and floral reserves.
cups
saucers (plates)
porcelain
figure- and animal-derived motifs
butterflies
floral patterns
Chinese
rose (genus)
Porcelain
Mandarin
Rose
Butterfly
Floral
CUP AND SAUCER
Unknown
2.5 x 5.5 (HxW) (inches)
1973.17AB
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