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Saucer with Butterflies

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, shallow bowl with a wide mouth and slightly raised rim. The interior of the bowl is a deep pink color. A white circle in the center contains a colorful floral design with yellow, orange, green, and blue. Three butterflies are painted around the central circle. The butterflies are blue, brown, and white with colorful spots and details. The bowl has a white base and rim.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain painted with colored enamels and gilded (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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