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Shallow, shell-shaped serving bowl with extended "comb" at one side in orange with gold highlights. Interior enameled with scrolled medallions with alternating scenes of 1) birds, butterflies and flowers and 2) people engaged in activities. Central round medallion of bird and flower. Medallions surrounded by tendrils, flowers, and butterflies on gold ground.
nappies (bowls)
enameling
hand-painted
porcelain
medallions (ornament areas)
Bowl, Serving
Rose Medallion
Chinese Export
Bowl, Serving
Unknown
China
2 x 10 1/4 x 11 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mr. Thomas M. Hill, Jr.
1990.299.40
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