A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE 'BUTTERFLY' CUPS

A PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE \'BUTTERFLY\' CUPS

DAOGUANG SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN IRON-RED AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-1850)

Each cup is potted with tall sides flaring slightly at the rim, supported on a short foot. The exterior is finely enamelled with three butterflies in flight beside fruiting branches of pomegranate, with details intricately highlighted in gilt.

2 ? in. (7.5 cm.) diam.