Lobed Dish in Butterfly Shape
Original Language Title清 粉彩蝴蝶形碗
CultureChinese
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MediumFamille rose porcelain
DimensionsOverall: 2 7/8 × 5 1/8 × 8 5/8 inches (7.3 × 13.02 × 21.91 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Ruth M. Locke
Object numberF63-10/13
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Gallery LabelThe inside of this butterfly-shaped dish depicts three butterflies hovering over a melon shrub. Together, the words melon (gua) and butterfly (die) communicate a secret family wish: may you have endless offspring (gua die mianmian).
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