Porcelain rectangular platter. Enameled medallions with alternating scenes of 1) birds flowers and butterflies and 2) interacting figures. The medallions are surrounded by flowers, tendrals and butterflies on gold ground.
platters
enameling
hand-painted
porcelain
Chinese export
medallions (ornament areas)
rose (genus)
Dish, Serving
Platter
Rose Medallion
Chinese Export
Platter
Unknown
China
1 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mr. Thomas M. Hill, Jr.
1990.299.11
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