Porcelain - China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

Description
A delicately potted cup of elegant flared horseshoe form, with gently tapering sides rising from a neatly cut foot to a thinly finished rim edged in gilding. Exquisitely enamelled around the exterior with a lively butterfly in flight amidst blossoming branches and tender foliage — the butterfly rendered with finely detailed wings and soft shading, hovering above rockwork and flowers in a harmonious palette of iron-red, lavender, soft green and sepia. The painting is fluid and refined, set against a luminous white glaze with a subtly warm, aged tone. A graceful and finely proportioned example.

Dimensions:
Diameter at rim: approx. 7 cm
Height: approx. 3.5 cm

Condition
Perfect and structurally intact throughout; displays only faint, even surface wear, minor gilding rubbing and gentle enamel softening consistent with age and normal use — no chips, cracks, hairlines, repairs or restoration.

Shipping
Ships to the United States; no insurance included — buyer assumes all shipping-related risks.
Track via PostNL: https://www.postnl.nl/ontvangen/post-ontvangen/track-en-trace/
Professionally packed with care. Report any damage with clear photographs within 24 hours of delivery; all claims are subject to the carrier’s final assessment.

Photographs required
- A photo of the entire outer packaging, clearly showing the address label and barcode.
- A close up photo of the address label and barcode.
- A close up photo showing the damage to the outer packaging.
- One or more photos clearly showing the inner packaging.
- One or more photos of the entire damaged item.
- One or more close-up photos showing the damage to the item itself.
PostNL also requests that the recipient keep the damaged item, the box, and all packaging materials until the claim has been fully settled.