Porcelain enameled plate. Border: on gold ground, flowers, butterflies and leaves with scrolled medallions (white ground) with insects, birds and flowers; and "B" in gilt on one medallion. Main scene: six figures sit around table in courtyard areas surrounded by porticos of buildings; fences; mountains in distance.
dinner plates
enameling
painting (coating)
porcelain
Chinese export
Dish, Eating
Plate, Food
Plate, Dinner
Plate, Dinner
Unknown
China
10 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Miss Margaret Jewell
1933.1304
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