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A set of four "thousand butterfly" pattern dishes, China, 19th century. Two sets of four available. The pattern 1000 butterflies … Read more A set of four "thousand butterfly" pattern dishes, China, 19th century. Two sets of four available. The pattern 1000 butterflies is fairly rare in Chinese export porcelain. The butterfly symbolizes the warmth of summer and the harvest. I see some that is early and mid 19th century. Poorly painted examples show up again about 1920. These make great coasters. Left out they still look wonderful when they are not being used. See less
- Dimensions
- 5.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 5.5ʺH
- Styles
- Asian Antique
- Chinese
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- China
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Antique White
- Condition Notes
- Overall good condition. Overall good condition. less
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