Chinese Gaiwan Cover Porcelain Turquoise Gilt Butterfly Veg Plants Scrolls 20C

Name: Chinese Gaiwan Cover Porcelain Turquoise Gilt Butterfly Veg Plants Scrolls 20C
SKU: INV4417
Price: 17.00 GBP
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Inventory Code: INV4417

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Chinese Gaiwan Cover Porcelain Turquoise Gilt Butterfly Veg Plants Scrolls 20C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4417

Object: Gaiwan Cover

Material: Porcelain

Origin: China

Period: 20th Century

Date: 20th Century

Decoration: Turquoise ground with butterflies, flowering plants, gourds, scrolling vines, and gilt outlines

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: 4.8 in / 11.2 cm

Height: 1.2 in / 3.0 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – Light age-related wear, minor surface marks, and typical glaze crazing visible to the turquoise ground. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

Porcelain gaiwan cover decorated on a turquoise ground with colorful butterflies and flowering vine motifs.
The design incorporates stylized gourds, blossoms, and scrolling tendrils highlighted with gilt outlines.
Bright enamel colors contrast attractively against the turquoise glaze.
The central knop opening is plain white and framed by a raised collar.
A decorative example of 20th century Chinese porcelain.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Butterflies in Chinese decorative art symbolize joy, longevity, and happiness.
Turquoise-ground wares became popular for their vibrant appearance and rich decorative effect.
Pieces featuring floral and insect motifs remain popular with collectors of Chinese export and decorative porcelain.

NOTES

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