Blue and white porcelain tea bowl finely decorated with houses and a pagoda in a landscape. The rim is painted on the inside with foliage and butterflies which symbolize Blessings and Happiness. The bowl is not marked but dates from the 18th century and was made in China for the Western market. It was acquired in England. Height 4.7 cm. Diameter at the rim 7.8 cm. Diameter of the foot ring 3.7 cm.