Eye dazzling Chinese handmade and hand-painted over glaze enamel porcelain plate.A thinly potted porcelain plate painted with multicolor butterflies and insects in a myriad of poses. Black is used to outline and accentuate. The painting is expertly done with very fine line quality. Gilding is liberally used on the background, rim, and as decoration on the butterflies.The plate is expertly potted by hand, with the pottera€?s rings showing on the base and under the glaze. The foot ring is unglazed and cut. There is even sand stuck near the foot ring in the glaze. There are no labels or porcelain marksMEASUREMENTS 8a€ (20.3 cm) diameter x 15/16a€ (2.4 cm) Weighs 11.3 oz (320 g)CONDITION There are no cracks or breaks, although there is a small rim chip. . The plate rings like a bell. The plate shows little wear and the enamels are bright and shiny.A lovely, shiny example of handwork from an earlier age. Very colorful and delicate.Item ID: Por-808