5" Vintage Chinese Hand-Painted Milk Glass Sphere Orb w/ Stand Butterfly Motif

Vintage Chinese Hand-Painted Milk Glass Thousand Butterflies Sphere with Carved Wood Stand Gorgeous, highly detailed vintage Chinese decorative sphere featuring a vibrant, hand-painted Thousand Butterflies (百蝶图) and plum blossom motif. The artwork is painted directly onto the exterior surface of the orb with textured, raised overglaze enamels connected by an intricate orange-red cracked-ice lattice pattern. Crafted from thick, opaque white milk glass, this piece has an impressive weight and presence. It features a single finished opening/pontil mark on the bottom from the glass-blowing process and sits perfectly on its included custom-carved dark wooden display stand. A stunning Chinoiserie accent piece perfect for a desk, bookshelf, or mantel. Material: Heavy Opaque Milk Glass/Enamel Paint Motif: Butterflies, Plum Blossoms, & Cracked Ice Lattice Diameter: Approx. 5 inches Included: 1 Glass Sphere & 1 Carved Wood Stand Excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks in the glass. The hand-painted exterior enamel colors remain bright and vibrant with minimal signs of age or wear. Please review all photos closely to appreciate the detailed craftsmanship.