Circular porcelain cake stand with scalloped edge. Exterior top of stand has enamel decoration of medallions with alternating scenes of 1) birds, butterflies and flowers and 2) interacting figures surrounded by tendrils, flowers and butterflies on gold ground. Band of tendrils and flowers on gold ground around foot.
compotes
enameling
hand-painted
porcelain
medallions (ornament areas)
Stand, Serving
Stand, Cake
Rose Medallion
Chinese Export
Stand, Cake
Unknown
China
4 3/8 (H), 10 1/4 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Mr. Thomas M. Hill, Jr.
1990.299.41
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