A Pair of Famille Rose Porcelain 'Butterfly' Cups
Possibly Guangxu Period
each with deep sides flaring slightly towards the gilded rim, the exterior finely enameled with flowers and butterflies throughout, the base bearing a Guangxu six-character mark.
Diameter of each 3 inches.
This lot is located in Chicago.

One example with a firing imperfection to the wall, the other with a small loss to the interior of the foot ring; each showing shelfwear and fleabites to the foot ring.
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