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1868-1899
GUSN-6061
Celadon underglazed with gilded band around edge which ends in a gilt sunburst at the tip of the handle; overall pattern contains birds, flowers and butterflies in a Rose Medallion palette with gilt highlights; handle forms a "V" which slopes into the bowl of the ladle; underside of bowl is flattened so that it stands freely.
ladles
celadon (glaze)
porcelain
underglazing
Chinese export
Ladle, Serving
Ladle, Serving
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
China
Gift of Ralph May
1971.1118
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