Porcelain teacup with a scalloped rim and loop handle. Exterior decorated with medallions of birds and flowers surrounded by flowers, scrolls, and butterflies. This polychrome design is sometimes known as Rose Medallion.
teacups
enameling
painting (coating)
porcelain
Chinese export
Cup
Teacup
Teacup
Unknown
China
2 1/8 (H), 4 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Edwin Buckingham Sears
1987.421.7
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