Sacred Bird & Butterfly Tureen & Stand For Her The Shape Of The Low

The Shape Of The Low Square Bowl Is Uniqu And The Piece Is A Useful Serving Piece Or Gift

Beloved for its sophisticated simplicity

the hand painted blue border and beautiful flutes make for a tactile piece fitting for any table setting

and the lemon design adds a fresh

Inspired by the authentic texture of woven palm fronds and handcrafted to accentuate every minute detail

Sacred Bird & Butterfly Tureen & Stand For Her The Shape Of The LowThe Sacred Buttery 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. The Chinese Word For Butterfly, Tieh, Is A Pun Which Expresses The Wish That The Owner Might Live To A Ripe Age. These Motifs Were Rendered With Characteristic Understatement In The Traditional Chinese Orange And Gold Colors In An All Over