A Rare Part Tea Service

Consisting of a teapot, cream jug and four teabowls and saucers

Well decorated with a European inspired scene incorporating fruit and flowers

A butterfly resting on the central pomegranate

Within a gilt chain border

The decoration possibly taken from a European print

Qianlong mid 18thC

Height of teapot; 5 1/4″ (13.4 cm)

Condition; end of teapot spout restored

Cover of cream jug missing

Light wear, minor frits

On the tea bowls the butterfly has taken flight from the pomegranate and is alighting on a flower