Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
Canton enamel box in the shape of a butterfly, Qianlong (1736 - 95), its body and outstretched wings decorated in bright colours with radiating and swirling patterns, the rim with scrolling green leafwork and flowerheads including orchid and peony.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 21.2cm. (8 3/8in.)
Condition:
Some areas of enamel loss and damage; it appears that part may be missing
Notes:
In Chinese, the second character in butterfly, ‘die’ in ‘hudie’ is a homonym with the character for 80 years of age, thus the insect is symbolic of a long life.
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