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Lozenge-shaped porcelain saltcellar. Enameled border around rim of flowers and butterflies on metallic gold ground. Enameled C-scrolls encircle central scene of three seated figures.
saltcellars
enameling
hand-painted
porcelain
Chinese export
medallions (ornament areas)
rose (genus)
Vessel, Condiment
Dish, Salt
Saltcellar
Rose Medallion
Chinese Export
Saltcellar
Unknown
China
3/4 x 2 3/4 x 3 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Mr. Thomas M. Hill, Jr.
1990.299.59
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