Antique Chinese Hand-Painted Thousand Butterfly Soups, 6 Pcs

Antique Chinese export Thousand Butterfly soup set, featuring six complete place settings—each with a hand-painted coupe, matching lid, and saucer. Richly decorated in the traditional Thousand Butterfly pattern with vibrant hues of green, blue, iron oxide, yellow, and black. Each piece is meticulously hand-painted with slight variations and bears a red “China” or “Made in China” mark on the underside, in accordance with U.S. import regulations passed in 1891. Late 19th to early 20th century. A rare and collectible set ideal for display or use.

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Era: Antique
Condition: Very Good; small shallow edge nick to one cup
Country of Origin: China
Materials: Porcelain
Dimensions:
Saucers: 5.5" Dia x 0.5" H
Cups: 5.5" L x 4" W x 2" H
Lids: 4.5" Dia x 1" H
Color/Finish: Multi
Care: Hand-wash

All items are in Very Good Vintage Condition, with light to minimal wear, unless otherwise mentioned here, or in the product description above. Please see all photos, and reach out to us with any questions.

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