Chinese Porcelain Sacred Bird and Butterfly Bowl

19th century, circular form with short ring foot, hand-painted in iron red with gilt highlights.

4.5 x 10.75 in.

The original set of this pattern was made for Charleston, SC merchant Nathaniel Russell to embellish his Federal townhouse built in 1808.

Wear to gilt on rim as well as the floral medallion centered in the interior; examination with black light reveals no restoration.

$500 - 700