Oval porcelain serving dish (a) with scalloped edge and lid (b) with gilt berry knop. Enamel decoration on dish interior and exterior lid of scroll and round medallions with alternating scenes of 1) interacting figures and 2) birds and flowers surrounded by flowers, butterflies and tendrils on gold ground. On dish exterior, flower sprigs and fruit.
serving dishes
enameling
hand-painted
porcelain
medallions (ornament areas)
Dish, Serving
Rose Medallion
Chinese Export
Dish, Serving
1990.299.55A,B
Unknown
China
4 1/2 x 9 x 11 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mr. Thomas M. Hill, Jr.
1990.299.55AB
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