
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