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An antique Chinese export Thousand Butterfly covered soup service for six, comprising six handled cups, six lids and six saucers, …
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An antique Chinese export Thousand Butterfly covered soup service for six, comprising six handled cups, six lids and six saucers, each completely hand-painted in a lively polychrome palette of green, blue, iron red, yellow and black. The dense butterfly decoration is beautifully executed and the pieces retain their red glaze China/Made in China marks, consistent with export wares made after the 1891 country-of-origin requirement. Saucer measures 5.5"Dia. 0.5 H; cup 5.5" L x 4" W x 2" H; lid 4.5" Dia. x 1 H.
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- Dimensions
- 5.5ʺW × 4ʺD × 2.75ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Chinoiserie
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Very good antique condition with light wear consistent with age. Very good antique condition with light wear consistent with age. less
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