Small, shallow circular porcelain bowl with deeply scalloped edge. Scrolled medallions with alternating scenes of 1) birds 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.
vegetable dishes
enameling
hand-painted
porcelain
medallions (ornament areas)
Bowl, Serving
Rose Medallion
Chinese Export
Bowl, Serving
Unknown
China
2 1/8 (H), 8 1/2 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Mr. Thomas M. Hill, Jr.
1990.299.42
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