Bing & Grondahl: 'Butterfly' porcelain tureen, circa 1898-1902

Automatic translation from Danish.

Tureen of partially gilded porcelain from the Butterfly Set, modeled with a snail knob and dolphin handles, finished on a high base. Manufactured by Bing & Grøndahl in the period 1898-1902. Marked on the bottom and under the lid with the B&G hallmark and 'Danish China Works'. H. 34, W. 34 cm. 1st variety, however with three minor firing defects, including a firing crack on one handle and two firing cracks on the inner edge of the bowl.