Magnificent vase representing multicolored butterflies early 20th

The beginnings of Chinese porcelain and ceramics date back several millennia, long before their appearance in Europe. This set, with its varied motifs, from foliage to butterflies, can be used as a decoration or as a pocket tray. Chinese item were in the beginning of the 20th century very fashionable ; Every wealthy French had one piece in his home bringing together oriental flavours with original designs.

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