SACRED BIRD BUTTERFLY TEA CUP AND SAUCER

The Sacred Butterfly was a Chinese export pattern of about 1800 and was intended for those who admired the sophistication of placing traditional Chinese motifs of birds, butterflies and flowers on European shapes. These motifs were rendered with characteristic understatement in the traditional Chinese orange and gold colors in an all-over pattern. Our reproductions are based on originals in Historic Charleston. Dishwasher safe.

• Diameter 3.75 inches