Chinese Sacred Bird and Butterfly Cut Corner Bowl

19th century, seldom seen form, allover design with centered medallion to the interior, raised on short ring foot.

4.75 x 9 3/8 in.

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

Minor wear to gilt of rim; no restoration seen upon black light examination.

$500 - 700